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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.30, 288.90 and 165.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.30, 288.90 and 165.83 is: 228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.30 : 288.90 = 165.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.30/288.90 = 165.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.30x = 288.90 × 165.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.30x = 47,906.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,906.84/209.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.90

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