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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.91, 389.03 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.91, 389.03 and 163.91 is: 226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.91 : 389.03 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.91/389.03 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.91x = 389.03 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.91x = 63,763.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,763.14/281.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.18

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