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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.51, 396.77 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.51, 396.77 and 156.52 is: 215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.51 : 396.77 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.51/396.77 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.51x = 396.77 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.51x = 62,099.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,099.92/287.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.99

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