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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.12, 390.74 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.12, 390.74 and 165.12 is: 227.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.12 : 390.74 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.12/390.74 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.12x = 390.74 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.12x = 64,518.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,518.99/283.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.89

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