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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.90, 389.04 and 163.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.90, 389.04 and 163.87 is: 226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.90 : 389.04 = 163.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.90/389.04 = 163.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.90x = 389.04 × 163.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.90x = 63,751.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,751.98/281.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.15

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