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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.19, 397.70 and 163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.19, 397.70 and 163.88 is: 226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.19 : 397.70 = 163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.19/397.70 = 163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.19x = 397.70 × 163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.19x = 65,175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,175.08/288.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.15

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