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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.60, 927.91 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.60, 927.91 and 156.38 is: 234.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.60 : 927.91 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.60/927.91 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.60x = 927.91 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.60x = 145,109.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,109.18/618.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.58

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