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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.73, 625.15 and 142.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.73, 625.15 and 142.72 is: 214.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.73 : 625.15 = 142.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.73/625.15 = 142.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.73x = 625.15 × 142.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.73x = 89,223.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,223.67/416.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.11

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