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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.52, 395.39 and 155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.52, 395.39 and 155.53 is: 214.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.52 : 395.39 = 155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.52/395.39 = 155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.52x = 395.39 × 155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.52x = 61,493.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,493.03/286.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.62

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