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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.46, 396.69 and 156.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.46, 396.69 and 156.46 is: 215.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.46 : 396.69 = 156.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.46/396.69 = 156.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.46x = 396.69 × 156.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.46x = 62,066.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,066.12/287.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.91

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