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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.39, 388.01 and 164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.39, 388.01 and 164.93 is: 227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.39 : 388.01 = 164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.39/388.01 = 164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.39x = 388.01 × 164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.39x = 63,992.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,992.96/281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.42

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