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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.81, 308.48 and 160.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.81, 308.48 and 160.01 is: 239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.81 : 308.48 = 160.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.81/308.48 = 160.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.81x = 308.48 × 160.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.81x = 49,359.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,359.86/205.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.84

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