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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.21, 387.97 and 163.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.21, 387.97 and 163.15 is: 225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.21 : 387.97 = 163.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.21/387.97 = 163.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.21x = 387.97 × 163.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.21x = 63,297.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,297.38/281.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.09

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