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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.72, 388.62 and 165.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.72, 388.62 and 165.20 is: 227.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.72 : 388.62 = 165.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.72/388.62 = 165.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.72x = 388.62 × 165.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.72x = 64,200.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,200.02/281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.89

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