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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.95, 388.94 and 165.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.95, 388.94 and 165.49 is: 228.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.95 : 388.94 = 165.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.95/388.94 = 165.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.95x = 388.94 × 165.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.95x = 64,364.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,364.85/281.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.28

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