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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.02, 387.82 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.02, 387.82 and 163.02 is: 224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.02 : 387.82 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.02/387.82 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.02x = 387.82 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.02x = 63,222.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,222.42/281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.98

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