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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.99, 394.66 and 155.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.99, 394.66 and 155.00 is: 213.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.99 : 394.66 = 155.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.99/394.66 = 155.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.99x = 394.66 × 155.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.99x = 61,170.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,170.71/285.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.89

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