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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.22, 272.12 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.22, 272.12 and 160.31 is: 221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.22 : 272.12 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.22/272.12 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.22x = 272.12 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.22x = 43,621.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,621.40/197.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.18

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