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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.10, 624.07 and 142.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.10, 624.07 and 142.19 is: 213.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.10 : 624.07 = 142.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.10/624.07 = 142.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.10x = 624.07 × 142.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.10x = 88,735.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,735.91/416.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.25

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