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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.38, 285.04 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.38, 285.04 and 160.31 is: 221.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.38 : 285.04 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.38/285.04 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.38x = 285.04 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.38x = 45,693.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,693.97/206.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.40

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