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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.99, 627 and 144.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.99, 627 and 144.05 is: 216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.99 : 627 = 144.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.99/627 = 144.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.99x = 627 × 144.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.99x = 90,319.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,319.35/417.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.08

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