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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.09, 428.76 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.09, 428.76 and 156.15 is: 234.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.09 : 428.76 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.09/428.76 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.09x = 428.76 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.09x = 66,950.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,950.87/286.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.02

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