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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.29, 627.42 and 157.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.29, 627.42 and 157.99 is: 236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.29 : 627.42 = 157.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.29/627.42 = 157.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.29x = 627.42 × 157.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.29x = 99,125.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,125.46/418.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.98

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