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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.52, 284.28 and 161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.52, 284.28 and 161.20 is: 241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.52 : 284.28 = 161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.52/284.28 = 161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.52x = 284.28 × 161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.52x = 45,825.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,825.94/189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.80

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