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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.07, 396.15 and 156.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.07, 396.15 and 156.07 is: 215.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.07 : 396.15 = 156.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.07/396.15 = 156.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.07x = 396.15 × 156.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.07x = 61,826.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,826.35/287.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.37

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