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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418, 627 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418, 627 and 114 is: 171

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418 : 627 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418/627 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418x = 627 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418x = 71,478
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,478/418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171

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