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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.38, 388.15 and 169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.38, 388.15 and 169.27 is: 233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.38 : 388.15 = 169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.38/388.15 = 169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.38x = 388.15 × 169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.38x = 65,703.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,703.18/281.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.50

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