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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.89, 617.76 and 151.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.89, 617.76 and 151.85 is: 227.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.89 : 617.76 = 151.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.89/617.76 = 151.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.89x = 617.76 × 151.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.89x = 93,806.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,806.86/411.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.75

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