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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.33, 624.59 and 142.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.33, 624.59 and 142.60 is: 213.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.33 : 624.59 = 142.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.33/624.59 = 142.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.33x = 624.59 × 142.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.33x = 89,066.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,066.53/416.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.93

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