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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.03, 607.26 and 158.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.03, 607.26 and 158.05 is: 236.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.03 : 607.26 = 158.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.03/607.26 = 158.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.03x = 607.26 × 158.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.03x = 95,976.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,976.52/405.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.96

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