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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.82, 388.95 and 165.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.82, 388.95 and 165.39 is: 228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.82 : 388.95 = 165.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.82/388.95 = 165.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.82x = 388.95 × 165.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.82x = 64,328.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,328.44/281.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.26

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