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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.14, 624.29 and 142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.14, 624.29 and 142.26 is: 213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.14 : 624.29 = 142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.14/624.29 = 142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.14x = 624.29 × 142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.14x = 88,811.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,811.50/416.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.42

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