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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.36, 930.49 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.36, 930.49 and 158.09 is: 237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.36 : 930.49 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.36/930.49 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.36x = 930.49 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.36x = 147,096.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,096.12/620.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.11

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