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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.94, 430 and 156.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.94, 430 and 156.83 is: 235.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.94 : 430 = 156.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.94/430 = 156.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.94x = 430 × 156.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.94x = 67,436.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,436.90/286.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.02

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