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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.91, 395.94 and 155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.91, 395.94 and 155.92 is: 215.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.91 : 395.94 = 155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.91/395.94 = 155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.91x = 395.94 × 155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.91x = 61,733.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,733.99/286.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.17

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