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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.19, 627.39 and 144.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.19, 627.39 and 144.21 is: 216.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.19 : 627.39 = 144.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.19/627.39 = 144.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.19x = 627.39 × 144.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.19x = 90,475.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,475.91/418.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.35

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