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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.96, 400.12 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.96, 400.12 and 165.62 is: 228.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.96 : 400.12 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.96/400.12 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.96x = 400.12 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.96x = 66,269.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,269.39/289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.54

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