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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.30, 388.10 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.30, 388.10 and 163.26 is: 225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.30 : 388.10 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.30/388.10 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.30x = 388.10 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.30x = 63,360.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,360.39/281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.25

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