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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.93, 397.33 and 156.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.93, 397.33 and 156.93 is: 216.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.93 : 397.33 = 156.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.93/397.33 = 156.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.93x = 397.33 × 156.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.93x = 62,353.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,353.00/287.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.56

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