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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.21, 271.95 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.21, 271.95 and 160.22 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.21 : 271.95 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.21/271.95 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.21x = 271.95 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.21x = 43,571.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,571.83/197.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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