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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.90, 388.99 and 162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.90, 388.99 and 162.26 is: 223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.90 : 388.99 = 162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.90/388.99 = 162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.90x = 388.99 × 162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.90x = 63,116.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,116.71/281.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.90

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