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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.10, 397.59 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.10, 397.59 and 157.11 is: 216.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.10 : 397.59 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.10/397.59 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.10x = 397.59 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.10x = 62,465.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,465.36/288.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.82

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