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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.91, 389.09 and 165.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.91, 389.09 and 165.47 is: 228.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.91 : 389.09 = 165.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.91/389.09 = 165.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.91x = 389.09 × 165.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.91x = 64,379.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,379.95/281.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.37

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