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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.73, 604.19 and 155.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.73, 604.19 and 155.97 is: 233.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.73 : 604.19 = 155.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.73/604.19 = 155.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.73x = 604.19 × 155.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.73x = 94,231.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,231.71/402.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.98

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