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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.06, 397.53 and 157.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.06, 397.53 and 157.07 is: 216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.06 : 397.53 = 157.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.06/397.53 = 157.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.06x = 397.53 × 157.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.06x = 62,440.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,440.04/288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.76

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