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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.25, 388.05 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.25, 388.05 and 163.18 is: 225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.25 : 388.05 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.25/388.05 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.25x = 388.05 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.25x = 63,322.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,322.00/281.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.14

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