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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.89, 400.07 and 165.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.89, 400.07 and 165.55 is: 228.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.89 : 400.07 = 165.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.89/400.07 = 165.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.89x = 400.07 × 165.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.89x = 66,231.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,231.59/289.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.47

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