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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.96, 283.48 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.96, 283.48 and 161.84 is: 242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.96 : 283.48 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.96/283.48 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.96x = 283.48 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.96x = 45,878.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,878.40/188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.79

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