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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.16, 624.13 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.16, 624.13 and 142.31 is: 213.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.16 : 624.13 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.16/624.13 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.16x = 624.13 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.16x = 88,821.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,821.14/416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.43

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