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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.97, 928.43 and 156.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.97, 928.43 and 156.75 is: 235.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.97 : 928.43 = 156.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.97/928.43 = 156.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.97x = 928.43 × 156.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.97x = 145,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,531.40/618.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.12

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