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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.19, 625.38 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.19, 625.38 and 157.12 is: 235.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.19 : 625.38 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.19/625.38 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.19x = 625.38 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.19x = 98,259.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,259.71/417.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.53

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