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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.31, 627.08 and 144.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.31, 627.08 and 144.17 is: 216.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.31 : 627.08 = 144.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.31/627.08 = 144.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.31x = 627.08 × 144.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.31x = 90,402.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,402.27/418.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.12

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