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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.21, 399.07 and 163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.21, 399.07 and 163.16 is: 225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.21 : 399.07 = 163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.21/399.07 = 163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.21x = 399.07 × 163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.21x = 65,112.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,112.26/289.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.14

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