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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.83, 604.38 and 159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.83, 604.38 and 159.38 is: 239.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.83 : 604.38 = 159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.83/604.38 = 159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.83x = 604.38 × 159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.83x = 96,323.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,323.06/402.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.12

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