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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.50, 621.99 and 158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.50, 621.99 and 158.06 is: 237.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.50 : 621.99 = 158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.50/621.99 = 158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.50x = 621.99 × 158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.50x = 98,311.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,311.74/414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.18

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