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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.27, 928.87 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.27, 928.87 and 157.04 is: 235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.27 : 928.87 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.27/928.87 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.27x = 928.87 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.27x = 145,869.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,869.74/619.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.55

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