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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.92, 630.01 and 159.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.92, 630.01 and 159.91 is: 239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.92 : 630.01 = 159.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.92/630.01 = 159.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.92x = 630.01 × 159.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.92x = 100,743.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,743.52/419.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.91

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