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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.08, 389.35 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.08, 389.35 and 164.12 is: 226.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.08 : 389.35 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.08/389.35 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.08x = 389.35 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.08x = 63,898.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,898.38/282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.52

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