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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.88, 619.56 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.88, 619.56 and 156.56 is: 234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.88 : 619.56 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.88/619.56 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.88x = 619.56 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.88x = 96,998.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,998.31/412.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.93

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