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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.15, 624.28 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.15, 624.28 and 138.48 is: 207.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.15 : 624.28 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.15/624.28 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.15x = 624.28 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.15x = 86,450.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,450.29/416.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.74

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