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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.26, 627.42 and 140.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.26, 627.42 and 140.65 is: 210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.26 : 627.42 = 140.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.26/627.42 = 140.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.26x = 627.42 × 140.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.26x = 88,245.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,245.92/418.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.99

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