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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.71, 581.66 and 156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.71, 581.66 and 156.62 is: 234.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.71 : 581.66 = 156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.71/581.66 = 156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.71x = 581.66 × 156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.71x = 91,099.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,099.59/387.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.97

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