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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.19, 397.70 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.19, 397.70 and 157.20 is: 216.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.19 : 397.70 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.19/397.70 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.19x = 397.70 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.19x = 62,515.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,515.67/288.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.93

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