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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.87, 400.00 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.87, 400.00 and 165.52 is: 228.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.87 : 400.00 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.87/400.00 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.87x = 400.00 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.87x = 66,206.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,206.15/289.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.40

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