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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.13, 626.98 and 140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.13, 626.98 and 140.38 is: 210.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.13 : 626.98 = 140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.13/626.98 = 140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.13x = 626.98 × 140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.13x = 88,015.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,015.45/418.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.50

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