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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.63, 396.89 and 163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.63, 396.89 and 163.25 is: 225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.63 : 396.89 = 163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.63/396.89 = 163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.63x = 396.89 × 163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.63x = 64,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,790.72/287.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.26

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