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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.90, 920.86 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.90, 920.86 and 151.68 is: 227.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.90 : 920.86 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.90/920.86 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.90x = 920.86 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.90x = 139,676.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,676.04/613.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.52

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