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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.09, 283.95 and 160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.09, 283.95 and 160.65 is: 241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.09 : 283.95 = 160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.09/283.95 = 160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.09x = 283.95 × 160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.09x = 45,616.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,616.57/189.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.24

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