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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.17, 388.01 and 156.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.17, 388.01 and 156.83 is: 216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.17 : 388.01 = 156.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.17/388.01 = 156.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.17x = 388.01 × 156.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.17x = 60,851.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,851.61/281.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.42

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