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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.92, 389.01 and 165.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.92, 389.01 and 165.46 is: 228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.92 : 389.01 = 165.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.92/389.01 = 165.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.92x = 389.01 × 165.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.92x = 64,365.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,365.59/281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.31

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