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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.40, 396.62 and 163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.40, 396.62 and 163.06 is: 225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.40 : 396.62 = 163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.40/396.62 = 163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.40x = 396.62 × 163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.40x = 64,672.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,672.86/287.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.03

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