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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.69, 282.44 and 161.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.69, 282.44 and 161.01 is: 241.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.69 : 282.44 = 161.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.69/282.44 = 161.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.69x = 282.44 × 161.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.69x = 45,476.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,476.07/188.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.02

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