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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.18, 627.12 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.18, 627.12 and 144.20 is: 216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.18 : 627.12 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.18/627.12 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.18x = 627.12 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.18x = 90,430.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,430.70/418.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.25

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