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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.48, 282.87 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.48, 282.87 and 169.20 is: 252.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.48 : 282.87 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.48/282.87 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.48x = 282.87 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.48x = 47,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,861.60/189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.59

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