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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.77, 624.96 and 142.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.77, 624.96 and 142.79 is: 214.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.77 : 624.96 = 142.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.77/624.96 = 142.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.77x = 624.96 × 142.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.77x = 89,234.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,234.91/416.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.11

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