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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.76, 620.08 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.76, 620.08 and 157.12 is: 235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.76 : 620.08 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.76/620.08 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.76x = 620.08 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.76x = 97,426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,426.97/413.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.47

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