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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.33, 388.22 and 156.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.33, 388.22 and 156.99 is: 216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.33 : 388.22 = 156.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.33/388.22 = 156.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.33x = 388.22 × 156.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.33x = 60,946.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,946.66/281.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.64

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