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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.93, 388.98 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.93, 388.98 and 165.51 is: 228.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.93 : 388.98 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.93/388.98 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.93x = 388.98 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.93x = 64,380.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,380.08/281.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.36

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