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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.71, 929.59 and 157.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.71, 929.59 and 157.49 is: 236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.71 : 929.59 = 157.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.71/929.59 = 157.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.71x = 929.59 × 157.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.71x = 146,401.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,401.13/619.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.24

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