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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.28, 621.42 and 157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.28, 621.42 and 157.96 is: 236.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.28 : 621.42 = 157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.28/621.42 = 157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.28x = 621.42 × 157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.28x = 98,159.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,159.50/414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.94

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