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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.65, 395.57 and 155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.65, 395.57 and 155.66 is: 214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.65 : 395.57 = 155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.65/395.57 = 155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.65x = 395.57 × 155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.65x = 61,571.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,571.67/286.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.80

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