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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.04, 627.10 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.04, 627.10 and 144.20 is: 216.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.04 : 627.10 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.04/627.10 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.04x = 627.10 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.04x = 90,427.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,427.82/418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.31

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