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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.12, 621 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.12, 621 and 157.56 is: 236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.12 : 621 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.12/621 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.12x = 621 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.12x = 97,844.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,844.76/414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.27

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