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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.06, 282.89 and 161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.06, 282.89 and 161.33 is: 242.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.06 : 282.89 = 161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.06/282.89 = 161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.06x = 282.89 × 161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.06x = 45,637.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,637.63/188.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.68

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