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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.23, 628.75 and 159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.23, 628.75 and 159.26 is: 238.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.23 : 628.75 = 159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.23/628.75 = 159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.23x = 628.75 × 159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.23x = 100,133.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,133.93/419.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.85

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