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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.36, 624.42 and 142.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.36, 624.42 and 142.45 is: 213.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.36 : 624.42 = 142.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.36/624.42 = 142.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.36x = 624.42 × 142.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.36x = 88,948.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,948.63/416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.63

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