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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.87, 390.40 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.87, 390.40 and 164.86 is: 227.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.87 : 390.40 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.87/390.40 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.87x = 390.40 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.87x = 64,363.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,363.08/282.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.54

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