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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.86, 623.92 and 156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.86, 623.92 and 156 is: 234.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.86 : 623.92 = 156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.86/623.92 = 156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.86x = 623.92 × 156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.86x = 97,331.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,331.52/415.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.05

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