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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.63, 624.93 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.63, 624.93 and 142.56 is: 213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.63 : 624.93 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.63/624.93 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.63x = 624.93 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.63x = 89,090.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,090.02/416.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.83

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