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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.91, 283.95 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.91, 283.95 and 163.35 is: 245.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.91 : 283.95 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.91/283.95 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.91x = 283.95 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.91x = 46,383.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,383.23/188.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.53

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