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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.83, 399.87 and 165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.83, 399.87 and 165.45 is: 228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.83 : 399.87 = 165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.83/399.87 = 165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.83x = 399.87 × 165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.83x = 66,158.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,158.49/289.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.27

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