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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.59, 624.63 and 142.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.59, 624.63 and 142.66 is: 213.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.59 : 624.63 = 142.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.59/624.63 = 142.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.59x = 624.63 × 142.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.59x = 89,109.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,109.72/416.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.90

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