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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.15, 394.88 and 155.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.15, 394.88 and 155.15 is: 214.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.15 : 394.88 = 155.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.15/394.88 = 155.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.15x = 394.88 × 155.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.15x = 61,264.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,264.86/286.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.10

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