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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.05, 627.14 and 157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.05, 627.14 and 157.98 is: 236.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.05 : 627.14 = 157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.05/627.14 = 157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.05x = 627.14 × 157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.05x = 99,074.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,074.79/418.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.99

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