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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.60, 618.78 and 156.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.60, 618.78 and 156.04 is: 234.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.60 : 618.78 = 156.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.60/618.78 = 156.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.60x = 618.78 × 156.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.60x = 96,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,554.43/412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.01

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