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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.12, 390.80 and 165.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.12, 390.80 and 165.11 is: 227.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.12 : 390.80 = 165.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.12/390.80 = 165.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.12x = 390.80 × 165.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.12x = 64,524.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,524.99/283.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.91

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