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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.90, 391.74 and 164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.90, 391.74 and 164.26 is: 226.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.90 : 391.74 = 164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.90/391.74 = 164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.90x = 391.74 × 164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.90x = 64,347.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,347.21/283.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.65

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