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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.09, 387.92 and 156.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.09, 387.92 and 156.75 is: 216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.09 : 387.92 = 156.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.09/387.92 = 156.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.09x = 387.92 × 156.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.09x = 60,807.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,807.12/281.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.33

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