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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.15, 281.61 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.15, 281.61 and 161.12 is: 241.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.15 : 281.61 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.15/281.61 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.15x = 281.61 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.15x = 45,373.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,373.71/188.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.16

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