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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.52, 624.66 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.52, 624.66 and 142.46 is: 213.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.52 : 624.66 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.52/624.66 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.52x = 624.66 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.52x = 88,988.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,988.55/416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.65

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