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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.37, 624.67 and 142.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.37, 624.67 and 142.47 is: 213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.37 : 624.67 = 142.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.37/624.67 = 142.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.37x = 624.67 × 142.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.37x = 88,994.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,994.57/416.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.74

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