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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.75, 397.04 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.75, 397.04 and 163.38 is: 225.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.75 : 397.04 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.75/397.04 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.75x = 397.04 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.75x = 64,868.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,868.40/287.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.43

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