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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.90, 388.86 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.90, 388.86 and 165.44 is: 228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.90 : 388.86 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.90/388.86 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.90x = 388.86 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.90x = 64,333.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,333.00/281.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.21

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