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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.95, 397.36 and 156.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.95, 397.36 and 156.95 is: 216.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.95 : 397.36 = 156.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.95/397.36 = 156.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.95x = 397.36 × 156.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.95x = 62,364.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,364.87/287.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.59

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