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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.07, 627.21 and 144.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.07, 627.21 and 144.17 is: 216.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.07 : 627.21 = 144.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.07/627.21 = 144.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.07x = 627.21 × 144.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.07x = 90,424.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,424.87/418.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.29

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