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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.19, 399.10 and 164.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.19, 399.10 and 164.83 is: 227.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.19 : 399.10 = 164.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.19/399.10 = 164.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.19x = 399.10 × 164.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.19x = 65,784.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,784.74/289.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.48

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