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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.49, 624.06 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.49, 624.06 and 142.44 is: 213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.49 : 624.06 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.49/624.06 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.49x = 624.06 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.49x = 88,888.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,888.37/416.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.42

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