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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.02, 621.01 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.02, 621.01 and 157.50 is: 236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.02 : 621.01 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.02/621.01 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.02x = 621.01 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.02x = 97,809.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,809.08/414.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.24

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