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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.52, 396.78 and 156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.52, 396.78 and 156.53 is: 216.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.52 : 396.78 = 156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.52/396.78 = 156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.52x = 396.78 × 156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.52x = 62,105.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,105.21/287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.01

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