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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.25, 624.37 and 142.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.25, 624.37 and 142.34 is: 213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.25 : 624.37 = 142.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.25/624.37 = 142.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.25x = 624.37 × 142.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.25x = 88,868.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,868.99/416.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.50

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