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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.88, 295.16 and 160.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.88, 295.16 and 160.42 is: 240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.88 : 295.16 = 160.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.88/295.16 = 160.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.88x = 295.16 × 160.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.88x = 47,349.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,349.57/196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.50

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