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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.08, 287.90 and 165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.08, 287.90 and 165.40 is: 227.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.08 : 287.90 = 165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.08/287.90 = 165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.08x = 287.90 × 165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.08x = 47,618.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,618.66/209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.75

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