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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.20, 383.95 and 160.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.20, 383.95 and 160.19 is: 221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.20 : 383.95 = 160.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.20/383.95 = 160.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.20x = 383.95 × 160.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.20x = 61,504.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,504.93/278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.08

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