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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.19, 603.26 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.19, 603.26 and 158.76 is: 238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.19 : 603.26 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.19/603.26 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.19x = 603.26 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.19x = 95,773.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,773.56/402.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.13

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