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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.72, 625.08 and 142.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.72, 625.08 and 142.67 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.72 : 625.08 = 142.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.72/625.08 = 142.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.72x = 625.08 × 142.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.72x = 89,180.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,180.16/416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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