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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.13, 387.96 and 163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.13, 387.96 and 163.14 is: 225.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.13 : 387.96 = 163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.13/387.96 = 163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.13x = 387.96 × 163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.13x = 63,291.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,291.79/281.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.13

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