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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.43, 624.71 and 142.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.43, 624.71 and 142.54 is: 213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.43 : 624.71 = 142.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.43/624.71 = 142.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.43x = 624.71 × 142.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.43x = 89,046.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,046.16/416.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.83

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