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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.52, 283.80 and 160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.52, 283.80 and 160.36 is: 240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.52 : 283.80 = 160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.52/283.80 = 160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.52x = 283.80 × 160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.52x = 45,510.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,510.17/189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.13

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