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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.48, 396.62 and 163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.48, 396.62 and 163.14 is: 225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.48 : 396.62 = 163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.48/396.62 = 163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.48x = 396.62 × 163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.48x = 64,704.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,704.59/287.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.08

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