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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.99, 397.46 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.99, 397.46 and 163.62 is: 225.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.99 : 397.46 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.99/397.46 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.99x = 397.46 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.99x = 65,031.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,031.89/287.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.81

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