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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.50, 396.75 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.50, 396.75 and 156.51 is: 215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.50 : 396.75 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.50/396.75 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.50x = 396.75 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.50x = 62,094.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,094.81/287.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.98

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