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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.39, 396.61 and 163.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.39, 396.61 and 163.07 is: 225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.39 : 396.61 = 163.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.39/396.61 = 163.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.39x = 396.61 × 163.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.39x = 64,672.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,672.80/287.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.03

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