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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.02, 389.13 and 164.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.02, 389.13 and 164.01 is: 226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.02 : 389.13 = 164.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.02/389.13 = 164.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.02x = 389.13 × 164.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.02x = 63,821.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,821.21/282.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.30

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