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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.74, 282.99 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.74, 282.99 and 161.04 is: 240.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.74 : 282.99 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.74/282.99 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.74x = 282.99 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.74x = 45,572.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,572.71/189.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.19

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