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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.14, 623.82 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.14, 623.82 and 142.04 is: 212.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.14 : 623.82 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.14/623.82 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.14x = 623.82 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.14x = 88,607.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,607.39/416.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.93

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