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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.82, 399.85 and 165.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.82, 399.85 and 165.39 is: 228.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.82 : 399.85 = 165.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.82/399.85 = 165.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.82x = 399.85 × 165.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.82x = 66,131.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,131.40/289.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.18

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