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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.83, 388.89 and 163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.83, 388.89 and 163.84 is: 226.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.83 : 388.89 = 163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.83/388.89 = 163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.83x = 388.89 × 163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.83x = 63,715.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,715.74/281.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.08

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