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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.12, 916.68 and 155.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.12, 916.68 and 155.12 is: 232.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.12 : 916.68 = 155.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.12/916.68 = 155.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.12x = 916.68 × 155.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.12x = 142,195.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,195.40/611.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.68

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