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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.08, 626.95 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.08, 626.95 and 144.03 is: 215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.08 : 626.95 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.08/626.95 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.08x = 626.95 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.08x = 90,299.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,299.61/418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.99

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