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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.84, 395.85 and 155.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.84, 395.85 and 155.86 is: 215.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.84 : 395.85 = 155.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.84/395.85 = 155.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.84x = 395.85 × 155.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.84x = 61,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,697.57/286.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.09

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