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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.88, 929.80 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.88, 929.80 and 157.64 is: 236.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.88 : 929.80 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.88/929.80 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.88x = 929.80 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.88x = 146,573.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,573.67/619.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.45

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