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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.89, 395.91 and 155.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.89, 395.91 and 155.90 is: 215.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.89 : 395.91 = 155.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.89/395.91 = 155.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.89x = 395.91 × 155.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.89x = 61,722.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,722.37/286.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.14

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