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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.69, 283.76 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.69, 283.76 and 160.83 is: 240.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.69 : 283.76 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.69/283.76 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.69x = 283.76 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.69x = 45,636.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,636.32/189.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.58

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