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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.19, 388.01 and 156.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.19, 388.01 and 156.86 is: 216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.19 : 388.01 = 156.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.19/388.01 = 156.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.19x = 388.01 × 156.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.19x = 60,860.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,860.52/281.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.44

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