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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.01, 430.38 and 156.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.01, 430.38 and 156.97 is: 235.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.01 : 430.38 = 156.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.01/430.38 = 156.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.01x = 430.38 × 156.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.01x = 67,556.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,556.75/287.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.38

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