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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.01, 627.07 and 144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.01, 627.07 and 144.30 is: 216.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.01 : 627.07 = 144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.01/627.07 = 144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.01x = 627.07 × 144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.01x = 90,486.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,486.20/418.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.47

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