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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.06, 397.52 and 157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.06, 397.52 and 157.06 is: 216.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.06 : 397.52 = 157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.06/397.52 = 157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.06x = 397.52 × 157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.06x = 62,434.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,434.49/288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.74

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