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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.13, 628.63 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.13, 628.63 and 159.04 is: 238.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.13 : 628.63 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.13/628.63 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.13x = 628.63 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.13x = 99,977.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,977.32/419.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.54

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