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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.01, 620.46 and 157.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.01, 620.46 and 157.37 is: 235.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.01 : 620.46 = 157.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.01/620.46 = 157.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.01x = 620.46 × 157.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.01x = 97,641.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,641.00/414.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.84

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