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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.80, 395.78 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.80, 395.78 and 155.80 is: 215.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.80 : 395.78 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.80/395.78 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.80x = 395.78 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.80x = 61,662.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,662.24/286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.00

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