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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.28, 386.84 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.28, 386.84 and 163.86 is: 226.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.28 : 386.84 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.28/386.84 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.28x = 386.84 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.28x = 63,387.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,387.60/280.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.16

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