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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.73, 618.91 and 152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.73, 618.91 and 152.55 is: 228.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.73 : 618.91 = 152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.73/618.91 = 152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.73x = 618.91 × 152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.73x = 94,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,414.72/412.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.76

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