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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.26, 388.16 and 156.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.26, 388.16 and 156.93 is: 216.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.26 : 388.16 = 156.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.26/388.16 = 156.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.26x = 388.16 × 156.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.26x = 60,913.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,913.95/281.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.58

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