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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.19, 397.73 and 163.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.19, 397.73 and 163.85 is: 226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.19 : 397.73 = 163.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.19/397.73 = 163.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.19x = 397.73 × 163.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.19x = 65,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,168.06/288.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.13

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