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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.51, 283.81 and 167.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.51, 283.81 and 167.87 is: 251.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.51 : 283.81 = 167.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.51/283.81 = 167.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.51x = 283.81 × 167.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.51x = 47,643.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,643.18/189.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.40

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