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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.17, 620.87 and 154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.17, 620.87 and 154.10 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.17 : 620.87 = 154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.17/620.87 = 154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.17x = 620.87 × 154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.17x = 95,676.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,676.85/414.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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