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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.62, 396.92 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.62, 396.92 and 163.26 is: 225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.62 : 396.92 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.62/396.92 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.62x = 396.92 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.62x = 64,801.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,801.16/287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.30

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