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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.77, 620.74 and 157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.77, 620.74 and 157.25 is: 235.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.77 : 620.74 = 157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.77/620.74 = 157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.77x = 620.74 × 157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.77x = 97,610.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,610.58/413.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.91

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