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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.74, 624.67 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.74, 624.67 and 142.74 is: 213.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.74 : 624.67 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.74/624.67 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.74x = 624.67 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.74x = 89,165.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,165.40/416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.96

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