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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.18, 396.29 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.18, 396.29 and 156.18 is: 215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.18 : 396.29 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.18/396.29 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.18x = 396.29 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.18x = 61,892.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,892.57/287.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.52

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