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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.62, 618.93 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.62, 618.93 and 156.06 is: 234.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.62 : 618.93 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.62/618.93 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.62x = 618.93 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.62x = 96,590.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,590.22/412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.09

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