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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.24, 283.10 and 160.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.24, 283.10 and 160.01 is: 239.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.24 : 283.10 = 160.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.24/283.10 = 160.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.24x = 283.10 × 160.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.24x = 45,297.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,297.68/189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.37

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