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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.28, 388.24 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.28, 388.24 and 164.86 is: 227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.28 : 388.24 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.28/388.24 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.28x = 388.24 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.28x = 64,005.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,005.25/281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.55

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