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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.19, 390.81 and 165.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.19, 390.81 and 165.15 is: 227.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.19 : 390.81 = 165.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.19/390.81 = 165.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.19x = 390.81 × 165.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.19x = 64,542.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,542.27/283.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.92

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