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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.15, 627.24 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.15, 627.24 and 140.39 is: 210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.15 : 627.24 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.15/627.24 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.15x = 627.24 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.15x = 88,057.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,057.97/418.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.59

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