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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.26, 396.42 and 156.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.26, 396.42 and 156.27 is: 215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.26 : 396.42 = 156.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.26/396.42 = 156.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.26x = 396.42 × 156.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.26x = 61,949.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,949.63/287.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.65

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