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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.93, 387.75 and 162.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.93, 387.75 and 162.99 is: 224.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.93 : 387.75 = 162.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.93/387.75 = 162.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.93x = 387.75 × 162.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.93x = 63,199.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,199.37/280.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.96

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