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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.07, 627.40 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.07, 627.40 and 144.16 is: 216.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.07 : 627.40 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.07/627.40 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.07x = 627.40 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.07x = 90,446.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,446.98/418.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.34

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