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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.88, 916.31 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.88, 916.31 and 154.88 is: 232.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.88 : 916.31 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.88/916.31 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.88x = 916.31 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.88x = 141,918.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,918.09/610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.32

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