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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.48, 624.72 and 142.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.48, 624.72 and 142.65 is: 213.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.48 : 624.72 = 142.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.48/624.72 = 142.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.48x = 624.72 × 142.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.48x = 89,116.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,116.31/416.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.98

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