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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.55, 396.82 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.55, 396.82 and 156.56 is: 216.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.55 : 396.82 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.55/396.82 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.55x = 396.82 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.55x = 62,123.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,123.37/287.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.05

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