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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.80, 625.02 and 142.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.80, 625.02 and 142.93 is: 214.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.80 : 625.02 = 142.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.80/625.02 = 142.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.80x = 625.02 × 142.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.80x = 89,334.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,334.11/416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.33

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