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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.91, 395.93 and 155.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.91, 395.93 and 155.91 is: 215.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.91 : 395.93 = 155.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.91/395.93 = 155.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.91x = 395.93 × 155.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.91x = 61,728.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,728.67/286.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.15

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