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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.43, 395.27 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.43, 395.27 and 155.44 is: 214.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.43 : 395.27 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.43/395.27 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.43x = 395.27 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.43x = 61,440.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,440.17/286.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.50

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