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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.95, 395.98 and 155.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.95, 395.98 and 155.95 is: 215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.95 : 395.98 = 155.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.95/395.98 = 155.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.95x = 395.98 × 155.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.95x = 61,754.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,754.81/286.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.21

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