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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.39, 388.29 and 165.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.39, 388.29 and 165.02 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.39 : 388.29 = 165.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.39/388.29 = 165.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.39x = 388.29 × 165.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.39x = 64,075.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,075.62/281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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