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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.90, 389.07 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.90, 389.07 and 162.32 is: 224.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.90 : 389.07 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.90/389.07 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.90x = 389.07 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.90x = 63,151.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,151.90/281.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.02

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