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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.75, 283.01 and 168.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.75, 283.01 and 168.33 is: 251.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.75 : 283.01 = 168.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.75/283.01 = 168.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.75x = 283.01 × 168.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.75x = 47,638.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,638.23/189.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.06

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