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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.93, 387.73 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.93, 387.73 and 162.88 is: 224.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.93 : 387.73 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.93/387.73 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.93x = 387.73 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.93x = 63,153.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,153.46/280.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.80

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