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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.26, 624.24 and 142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.26, 624.24 and 142.28 is: 213.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.26 : 624.24 = 142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.26/624.24 = 142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.26x = 624.24 × 142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.26x = 88,814.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,814.61/416.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.36

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