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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.89, 388.99 and 163.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.89, 388.99 and 163.85 is: 226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.89 : 388.99 = 163.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.89/388.99 = 163.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.89x = 388.99 × 163.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.89x = 63,736.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,736.01/281.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.10

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