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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.40, 283.80 and 166.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.40, 283.80 and 166.36 is: 249.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.40 : 283.80 = 166.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.40/283.80 = 166.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.40x = 283.80 × 166.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.40x = 47,212.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,212.97/189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.28

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