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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.64, 282.47 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.64, 282.47 and 160.12 is: 238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.64 : 282.47 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.64/282.47 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.64x = 282.47 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.64x = 45,229.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,229.10/189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.50

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