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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.19, 624.25 and 142.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.19, 624.25 and 142.25 is: 213.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.19 : 624.25 = 142.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.19/624.25 = 142.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.19x = 624.25 × 142.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.19x = 88,799.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,799.56/416.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.36

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