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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.20, 627.36 and 158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.20, 627.36 and 158.19 is: 237.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.20 : 627.36 = 158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.20/627.36 = 158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.20x = 627.36 × 158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.20x = 99,242.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,242.08/418.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.31

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