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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.12, 619.50 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.12, 619.50 and 156.56 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.12 : 619.50 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.12/619.50 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.12x = 619.50 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.12x = 96,988.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,988.92/413.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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