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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.42, 624.42 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.42, 624.42 and 138.68 is: 207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.42 : 624.42 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.42/624.42 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.42x = 624.42 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.42x = 86,592.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,592.82/416.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.95

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