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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.04, 396.12 and 156.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.04, 396.12 and 156.05 is: 215.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.04 : 396.12 = 156.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.04/396.12 = 156.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.04x = 396.12 × 156.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.04x = 61,814.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,814.53/287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.35

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