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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.98, 625.44 and 142.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.98, 625.44 and 142.96 is: 214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.98 : 625.44 = 142.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.98/625.44 = 142.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.98x = 625.44 × 142.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.98x = 89,412.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,412.90/416.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.43

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