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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.14, 393.45 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.14, 393.45 and 165.50 is: 228.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.14 : 393.45 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.14/393.45 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.14x = 393.45 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.14x = 65,114.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,114.01/285.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.36

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