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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.39, 428.90 and 156.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.39, 428.90 and 156.07 is: 233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.39 : 428.90 = 156.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.39/428.90 = 156.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.39x = 428.90 × 156.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.39x = 66,936.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,936.57/286.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.73

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