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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.95, 389.18 and 163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.95, 389.18 and 163.96 is: 226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.95 : 389.18 = 163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.95/389.18 = 163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.95x = 389.18 × 163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.95x = 63,811.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,811.58/281.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.32

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