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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.53, 396.80 and 156.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.53, 396.80 and 156.54 is: 216.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.53 : 396.80 = 156.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.53/396.80 = 156.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.53x = 396.80 × 156.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.53x = 62,114.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,114.29/287.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.03

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