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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.10, 628.89 and 159.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.10, 628.89 and 159.13 is: 238.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.10 : 628.89 = 159.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.10/628.89 = 159.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.10x = 628.89 × 159.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.10x = 100,076.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,076.80/419.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.79

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