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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.68, 624.60 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.68, 624.60 and 142.64 is: 213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.68 : 624.60 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.68/624.60 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.68x = 624.60 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.68x = 89,092.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,092.94/416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.82

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