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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.88, 285.56 and 160.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.88, 285.56 and 160.19 is: 221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.88 : 285.56 = 160.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.88/285.56 = 160.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.88x = 285.56 × 160.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.88x = 45,741.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,741.63/206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.10

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