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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.19, 627.08 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.19, 627.08 and 144.18 is: 216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.19 : 627.08 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.19/627.08 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.19x = 627.08 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.19x = 90,411.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,411.67/418.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.20

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