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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.65, 396.96 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.65, 396.96 and 156.66 is: 216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.65 : 396.96 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.65/396.96 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.65x = 396.96 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.65x = 62,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,185.68/287.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.18

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