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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.07, 397.54 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.07, 397.54 and 157.08 is: 216.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.07 : 397.54 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.07/397.54 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.07x = 397.54 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.07x = 62,445.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,445.19/288.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.77

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