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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.17, 627.29 and 144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.17, 627.29 and 144.15 is: 216.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.17 : 627.29 = 144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.17/627.29 = 144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.17x = 627.29 × 144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.17x = 90,423.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,423.85/418.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.24

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