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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.24, 271.96 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.24, 271.96 and 160.28 is: 221.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.24 : 271.96 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.24/271.96 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.24x = 271.96 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.24x = 43,589.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,589.01/197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.00

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