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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.14, 389.43 and 165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.14, 389.43 and 165.74 is: 228.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.14 : 389.43 = 165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.14/389.43 = 165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.14x = 389.43 × 165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.14x = 64,544.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,544.13/282.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.77

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