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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.11, 627.28 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.11, 627.28 and 158.12 is: 237.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.11 : 627.28 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.11/627.28 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.11x = 627.28 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.11x = 99,181.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,181.98/418.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.21

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