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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288, 397.40 and 163.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288, 397.40 and 163.63 is: 225.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 397.40 = 163.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/397.40 = 163.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 397.40 × 163.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 65,026.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,026.24/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.79

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