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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.14, 389.34 and 164.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.14, 389.34 and 164.10 is: 226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.14 : 389.34 = 164.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.14/389.34 = 164.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.14x = 389.34 × 164.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.14x = 63,890.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,890.69/282.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.45

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