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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.01, 288.31 and 165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.01, 288.31 and 165.27 is: 227.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.01 : 288.31 = 165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.01/288.31 = 165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.01x = 288.31 × 165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.01x = 47,648.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,648.99/209.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.97

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