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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.26, 921.40 and 158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.26, 921.40 and 158.26 is: 237.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.26 : 921.40 = 158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.26/921.40 = 158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.26x = 921.40 × 158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.26x = 145,820.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,820.76/614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.39

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