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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.12, 387.92 and 163.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.12, 387.92 and 163.07 is: 225.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.12 : 387.92 = 163.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.12/387.92 = 163.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.12x = 387.92 × 163.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.12x = 63,255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,255.36/281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.02

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