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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.43, 388.43 and 165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.43, 388.43 and 165 is: 227.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.43 : 388.43 = 165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.43/388.43 = 165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.43x = 388.43 × 165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.43x = 64,090.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,090.13/281.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.73

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