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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.36, 386.88 and 163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.36, 386.88 and 163.96 is: 226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.36 : 386.88 = 163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.36/386.88 = 163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.36x = 386.88 × 163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.36x = 63,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,432.84/280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.25

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