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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.12, 623.97 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.12, 623.97 and 142.16 is: 213.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.12 : 623.97 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.12/623.97 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.12x = 623.97 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.12x = 88,700.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,700.46/416.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.16

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