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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.95, 310.30 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.95, 310.30 and 160.02 is: 239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.95 : 310.30 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.95/310.30 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.95x = 310.30 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.95x = 49,655.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,655.27/206.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.94

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