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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.22, 931.84 and 159.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.22, 931.84 and 159.00 is: 238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.22 : 931.84 = 159.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.22/931.84 = 159.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.22x = 931.84 × 159.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.22x = 148,163.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,163.91/621.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.50

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