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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.33, 396.50 and 156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.33, 396.50 and 156.33 is: 215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.33 : 396.50 = 156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.33/396.50 = 156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.33x = 396.50 × 156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.33x = 61,984.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,984.85/287.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.73

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