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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.90, 282.99 and 161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.90, 282.99 and 161.56 is: 242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.90 : 282.99 = 161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.90/282.99 = 161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.90x = 282.99 × 161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.90x = 45,719.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,719.16/188.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.03

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