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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.61, 624.48 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.61, 624.48 and 142.62 is: 213.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.61 : 624.48 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.61/624.48 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.61x = 624.48 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.61x = 89,063.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,063.34/416.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.78

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