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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.15, 390.75 and 165.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.15, 390.75 and 165.13 is: 227.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.15 : 390.75 = 165.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.15/390.75 = 165.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.15x = 390.75 × 165.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.15x = 64,524.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,524.55/283.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.88

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