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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.17, 429.33 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.17, 429.33 and 156.14 is: 234.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.17 : 429.33 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.17/429.33 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.17x = 429.33 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.17x = 67,033.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,033.44/286.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.24

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