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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.28, 388.16 and 156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.28, 388.16 and 156.94 is: 216.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.28 : 388.16 = 156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.28/388.16 = 156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.28x = 388.16 × 156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.28x = 60,917.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,917.83/281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.57

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