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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.15, 389.37 and 164.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.15, 389.37 and 164.13 is: 226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.15 : 389.37 = 164.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.15/389.37 = 164.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.15x = 389.37 × 164.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.15x = 63,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,907.30/282.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.50

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