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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.31, 388.25 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.31, 388.25 and 163.26 is: 225.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.31 : 388.25 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.31/388.25 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.31x = 388.25 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.31x = 63,385.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,385.70/281.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.32

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