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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.82, 625.29 and 142.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.82, 625.29 and 142.98 is: 214.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.82 : 625.29 = 142.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.82/625.29 = 142.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.82x = 625.29 × 142.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.82x = 89,403.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,403.96/416.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.49

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