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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.30, 388.14 and 163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.30, 388.14 and 163.29 is: 225.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.30 : 388.14 = 163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.30/388.14 = 163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.30x = 388.14 × 163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.30x = 63,379.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,379.38/281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.31

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