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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.07, 628.14 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.07, 628.14 and 158.82 is: 238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.07 : 628.14 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.07/628.14 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.07x = 628.14 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.07x = 99,761.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,761.19/419.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.05

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