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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.97, 389.12 and 165.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.97, 389.12 and 165.53 is: 228.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.97 : 389.12 = 165.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.97/389.12 = 165.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.97x = 389.12 × 165.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.97x = 64,411.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,411.03/281.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.43

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