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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.03, 397.49 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.03, 397.49 and 157.04 is: 216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.03 : 397.49 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.03/397.49 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.03x = 397.49 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.03x = 62,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,421.04/288.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.72

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