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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.13, 283.70 and 168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.13, 283.70 and 168.93 is: 253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.13 : 283.70 = 168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.13/283.70 = 168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.13x = 283.70 × 168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.13x = 47,925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,925.44/189.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.40

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