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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.68, 397.01 and 156.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.68, 397.01 and 156.68 is: 216.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.68 : 397.01 = 156.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.68/397.01 = 156.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.68x = 397.01 × 156.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.68x = 62,205.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,205.21/287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.23

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