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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.75, 620.93 and 157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.75, 620.93 and 157.25 is: 235.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.75 : 620.93 = 157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.75/620.93 = 157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.75x = 620.93 × 157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.75x = 97,641.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,641.24/413.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.99

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