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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.02, 429.26 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.02, 429.26 and 156.15 is: 234.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.02 : 429.26 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.02/429.26 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.02x = 429.26 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.02x = 67,028.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,028.17/286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.35

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