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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.19, 388.06 and 156.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.19, 388.06 and 156.85 is: 216.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.19 : 388.06 = 156.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.19/388.06 = 156.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.19x = 388.06 × 156.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.19x = 60,868.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,868.03/281.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.47

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