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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.08, 390.63 and 165.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.08, 390.63 and 165.02 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.08 : 390.63 = 165.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.08/390.63 = 165.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.08x = 390.63 × 165.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.08x = 64,459.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,459.81/283.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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