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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.21, 283.47 and 161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.21, 283.47 and 161.94 is: 242.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.21 : 283.47 = 161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.21/283.47 = 161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.21x = 283.47 × 161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.21x = 45,905.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,905.13/189.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.61

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