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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 627 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 627 and 140.40 is: 210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 627 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/627 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 627 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 88,030.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,030.80/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.53

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