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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.21, 383.90 and 160.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.21, 383.90 and 160.19 is: 221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.21 : 383.90 = 160.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.21/383.90 = 160.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.21x = 383.90 × 160.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.21x = 61,494.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,494.22/278.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.04

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