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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.07, 387.90 and 163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.07, 387.90 and 163.05 is: 225.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.07 : 387.90 = 163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.07/387.90 = 163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.07x = 387.90 × 163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.07x = 63,247.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,247.10/281.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.02

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