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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.97, 389.00 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.97, 389.00 and 165.48 is: 228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.97 : 389.00 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.97/389.00 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.97x = 389.00 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.97x = 64,370.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,370.89/281.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.29

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