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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.74, 929.64 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.74, 929.64 and 157.52 is: 236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.74 : 929.64 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.74/929.64 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.74x = 929.64 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.74x = 146,439.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,439.22/619.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.29

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