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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.50, 618.84 and 156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.50, 618.84 and 156 is: 234.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.50 : 618.84 = 156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.50/618.84 = 156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.50x = 618.84 × 156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.50x = 96,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,539.04/412.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.03

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