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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.26, 397.80 and 163.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.26, 397.80 and 163.89 is: 226.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.26 : 397.80 = 163.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.26/397.80 = 163.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.26x = 397.80 × 163.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.26x = 65,196.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,196.32/288.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.17

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