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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.11, 627.30 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.11, 627.30 and 144.20 is: 216.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.11 : 627.30 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.11/627.30 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.11x = 627.30 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.11x = 90,456.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,456.66/418.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.35

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