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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.13, 627.28 and 144.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.13, 627.28 and 144.26 is: 216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.13 : 627.28 = 144.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.13/627.28 = 144.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.13x = 627.28 × 144.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.13x = 90,492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,492.62/418.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.42

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