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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.97, 391.78 and 165.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.97, 391.78 and 165.89 is: 228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.97 : 391.78 = 165.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.97/391.78 = 165.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.97x = 391.78 × 165.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.97x = 64,990.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,990.01/283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.87

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