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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.06, 627.17 and 144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.06, 627.17 and 144.15 is: 216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.06 : 627.17 = 144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.06/627.17 = 144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.06x = 627.17 × 144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.06x = 90,406.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,406.56/418.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.25

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