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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.57, 430.05 and 156.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.57, 430.05 and 156.83 is: 235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.57 : 430.05 = 156.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.57/430.05 = 156.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.57x = 430.05 × 156.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.57x = 67,444.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,444.74/286.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.35

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