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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.04, 429.87 and 156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.04, 429.87 and 156.84 is: 234.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.04 : 429.87 = 156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.04/429.87 = 156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.04x = 429.87 × 156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.04x = 67,421.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,421.32/287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.89

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