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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.19, 620.04 and 156.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.19, 620.04 and 156.87 is: 235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.19 : 620.04 = 156.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.19/620.04 = 156.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.19x = 620.04 × 156.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.19x = 97,265.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,265.67/413.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.40

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