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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.21, 390.76 and 165.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.21, 390.76 and 165.19 is: 227.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.21 : 390.76 = 165.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.21/390.76 = 165.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.21x = 390.76 × 165.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.21x = 64,549.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,549.64/283.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.92

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