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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.02, 928.46 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.02, 928.46 and 156.78 is: 235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.02 : 928.46 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.02/928.46 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.02x = 928.46 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.02x = 145,563.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,563.96/619.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.15

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