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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.25, 282.26 and 167.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.25, 282.26 and 167.83 is: 250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.25 : 282.26 = 167.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.25/282.26 = 167.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.25x = 282.26 × 167.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.25x = 47,371.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,371.70/189.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.32

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