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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.56, 619.02 and 156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.56, 619.02 and 156 is: 234.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.56 : 619.02 = 156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.56/619.02 = 156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.56x = 619.02 × 156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.56x = 96,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,567.12/412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.07

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