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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.25, 399.20 and 164.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.25, 399.20 and 164.89 is: 227.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.25 : 399.20 = 164.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.25/399.20 = 164.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.25x = 399.20 × 164.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.25x = 65,823.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,823.26/289.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.57

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