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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.03, 603.12 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.03, 603.12 and 158.82 is: 238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.03 : 603.12 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.03/603.12 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.03x = 603.12 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.03x = 95,787.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,787.52/402.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.26

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