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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.19, 396.32 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.19, 396.32 and 156.20 is: 215.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.19 : 396.32 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.19/396.32 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.19x = 396.32 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.19x = 61,903.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,903.20/287.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.55

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