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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.69, 625.13 and 142.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.69, 625.13 and 142.77 is: 214.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.69 : 625.13 = 142.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.69/625.13 = 142.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.69x = 625.13 × 142.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.69x = 89,249.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,249.10/416.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.19

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