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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.64, 624.27 and 142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.64, 624.27 and 142.58 is: 213.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.64 : 624.27 = 142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.64/624.27 = 142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.64x = 624.27 × 142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.64x = 89,006.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,006.40/416.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.63

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