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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.44, 272.26 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.44, 272.26 and 160.48 is: 221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.44 : 272.26 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.44/272.26 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.44x = 272.26 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.44x = 43,692.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,692.83/197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.30

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