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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.93, 283.10 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.93, 283.10 and 161.60 is: 242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.93 : 283.10 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.93/283.10 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.93x = 283.10 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.93x = 45,746.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,746.74/188.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.13

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