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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.64, 275.27 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.64, 275.27 and 160.38 is: 221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.64 : 275.27 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.64/275.27 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.64x = 275.27 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.64x = 44,148.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,148.35/199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.14

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