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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.98, 396.03 and 155.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.98, 396.03 and 155.99 is: 215.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.98 : 396.03 = 155.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.98/396.03 = 155.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.98x = 396.03 × 155.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.98x = 61,776.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,776.51/286.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.26

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