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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.46, 624.58 and 142.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.46, 624.58 and 142.55 is: 213.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.46 : 624.58 = 142.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.46/624.58 = 142.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.46x = 624.58 × 142.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.46x = 89,032.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,032.74/416.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.78

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