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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.88, 400.01 and 165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.88, 400.01 and 165.56 is: 228.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.88 : 400.01 = 165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.88/400.01 = 165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.88x = 400.01 × 165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.88x = 66,224.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,224.07/289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.46

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