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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.41, 624.71 and 142.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.41, 624.71 and 142.63 is: 213.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.41 : 624.71 = 142.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.41/624.71 = 142.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.41x = 624.71 × 142.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.41x = 89,101.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,101.18/416.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.98

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