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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.18, 620.91 and 157.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.18, 620.91 and 157.86 is: 236.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.18 : 620.91 = 157.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.18/620.91 = 157.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.18x = 620.91 × 157.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.18x = 98,016.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,016.85/414.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.65

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