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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.35, 386.82 and 163.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.35, 386.82 and 163.89 is: 226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.35 : 386.82 = 163.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.35/386.82 = 163.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.35x = 386.82 × 163.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.35x = 63,395.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,395.93/280.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.13

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