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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.19, 389.47 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.19, 389.47 and 164.18 is: 226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.19 : 389.47 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.19/389.47 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.19x = 389.47 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.19x = 63,940.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,940.83/282.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.59

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