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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.85, 395.85 and 155.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.85, 395.85 and 155.85 is: 215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.85 : 395.85 = 155.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.85/395.85 = 155.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.85x = 395.85 × 155.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.85x = 61,693.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,693.43/286.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.08

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