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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.85, 398.62 and 157.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.85, 398.62 and 157.86 is: 217.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.85 : 398.62 = 157.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.85/398.62 = 157.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.85x = 398.62 × 157.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.85x = 62,926.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,926.36/288.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.85

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