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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.69, 603.85 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.69, 603.85 and 156.02 is: 233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.69 : 603.85 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.69/603.85 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.69x = 603.85 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.69x = 94,210.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,210.65/402.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.95

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