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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.62, 929.34 and 157.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.62, 929.34 and 157.37 is: 236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.62 : 929.34 = 157.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.62/929.34 = 157.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.62x = 929.34 × 157.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.62x = 146,244.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,244.80/619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.03

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