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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.52, 430.55 and 156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.52, 430.55 and 156.62 is: 235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.52 : 430.55 = 156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.52/430.55 = 156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.52x = 430.55 × 156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.52x = 67,429.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,429.81/286.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.34

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