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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.20, 627.37 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.20, 627.37 and 144.23 is: 216.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.20 : 627.37 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.20/627.37 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.20x = 627.37 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.20x = 90,485.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,485.58/418.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.37

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