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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.59, 395.50 and 155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.59, 395.50 and 155.60 is: 214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.59 : 395.50 = 155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.59/395.50 = 155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.59x = 395.50 × 155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.59x = 61,541.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,541.43/286.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.73

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