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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.66, 396.98 and 156.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.66, 396.98 and 156.68 is: 216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.66 : 396.98 = 156.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.66/396.98 = 156.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.66x = 396.98 × 156.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.66x = 62,198.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,198.83/287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.22

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