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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.44, 624.54 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.44, 624.54 and 142.53 is: 213.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.44 : 624.54 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.44/624.54 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.44x = 624.54 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.44x = 89,013.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,013.88/416.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.75

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