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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.02, 626.82 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.02, 626.82 and 157.92 is: 236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.02 : 626.82 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.02/626.82 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.02x = 626.82 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.02x = 98,987.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,987.41/418.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.80

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