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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.95, 279.03 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.95, 279.03 and 160.86 is: 222.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.95 : 279.03 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.95/279.03 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.95x = 279.03 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.95x = 44,884.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,884.77/201.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.26

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