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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.72, 288.30 and 160.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.72, 288.30 and 160.19 is: 221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.72 : 288.30 = 160.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.72/288.30 = 160.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.72x = 288.30 × 160.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.72x = 46,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,184.64/208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.28

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