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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.20, 284.11 and 161.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.20, 284.11 and 161.87 is: 243.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.20 : 284.11 = 161.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.20/284.11 = 161.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.20x = 284.11 × 161.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.20x = 45,987.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,987.06/189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.06

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