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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.07, 628.67 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.07, 628.67 and 159.06 is: 238.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.07 : 628.67 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.07/628.67 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.07x = 628.67 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.07x = 99,996.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,996.25/419.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.61

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