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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.46, 624.26 and 142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.46, 624.26 and 142.40 is: 213.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.46 : 624.26 = 142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.46/624.26 = 142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.46x = 624.26 × 142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.46x = 88,894.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,894.62/416.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.45

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