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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.26, 272.10 and 160.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.26, 272.10 and 160.42 is: 221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.26 : 272.10 = 160.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.26/272.10 = 160.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.26x = 272.10 × 160.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.26x = 43,650.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,650.28/197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.28

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