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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.02, 623.99 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.02, 623.99 and 142.08 is: 213.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.02 : 623.99 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.02/623.99 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.02x = 623.99 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.02x = 88,656.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,656.50/416.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.11

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