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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.12, 390.66 and 165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.12, 390.66 and 165.10 is: 227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.12 : 390.66 = 165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.12/390.66 = 165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.12x = 390.66 × 165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.12x = 64,497.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,497.97/283.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.81

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