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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.92, 389.02 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.92, 389.02 and 163.86 is: 226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.92 : 389.02 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.92/389.02 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.92x = 389.02 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.92x = 63,744.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,744.00/281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.11

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