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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.86, 619.62 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.86, 619.62 and 156.36 is: 234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.86 : 619.62 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.86/619.62 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.86x = 619.62 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.86x = 96,883.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,883.78/412.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.66

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