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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.25, 916.89 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.25, 916.89 and 155.25 is: 232.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.25 : 916.89 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.25/916.89 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.25x = 916.89 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.25x = 142,347.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,347.17/611.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.88

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