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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.20, 313.80 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.20, 313.80 and 160.60 is: 240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.20 : 313.80 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.20/313.80 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.20x = 313.80 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.20x = 50,396.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,396.28/209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.90

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