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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.92, 397.34 and 156.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.92, 397.34 and 156.93 is: 216.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.92 : 397.34 = 156.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.92/397.34 = 156.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.92x = 397.34 × 156.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.92x = 62,354.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,354.57/287.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.57

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