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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.75, 625.12 and 142.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.75, 625.12 and 142.81 is: 214.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.75 : 625.12 = 142.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.75/625.12 = 142.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.75x = 625.12 × 142.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.75x = 89,274.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,274.98/416.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.22

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