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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.53, 624.79 and 142.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.53, 624.79 and 142.81 is: 214.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.53 : 624.79 = 142.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.53/624.79 = 142.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.53x = 624.79 × 142.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.53x = 89,226.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,226.26/416.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.21

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