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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.43, 395.26 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.43, 395.26 and 155.43 is: 214.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.43 : 395.26 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.43/395.26 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.43x = 395.26 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.43x = 61,435.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,435.26/286.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.49

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