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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.15, 388.03 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.15, 388.03 and 169.13 is: 233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.15 : 388.03 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.15/388.03 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.15x = 388.03 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.15x = 65,625.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,625.57/281.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.42

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