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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.02, 626.96 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.02, 626.96 and 144.12 is: 216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.02 : 626.96 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.02/626.96 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.02x = 626.96 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.02x = 90,353.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,353.62/418.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.15

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