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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.94, 397.34 and 156.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.94, 397.34 and 156.95 is: 216.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.94 : 397.34 = 156.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.94/397.34 = 156.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.94x = 397.34 × 156.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.94x = 62,359.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,359.74/287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.57

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