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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.46, 388.38 and 163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.46, 388.38 and 163.40 is: 225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.46 : 388.38 = 163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.46/388.38 = 163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.46x = 388.38 × 163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.46x = 63,461.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,461.29/281.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.47

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