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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.27, 399.20 and 164.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.27, 399.20 and 164.95 is: 227.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.27 : 399.20 = 164.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.27/399.20 = 164.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.27x = 399.20 × 164.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.27x = 65,848.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,848.46/289.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.64

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