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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.15, 396.26 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.15, 396.26 and 156.16 is: 215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.15 : 396.26 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.15/396.26 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.15x = 396.26 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.15x = 61,880.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,880.85/287.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.50

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