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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.31, 626.77 and 144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.31, 626.77 and 144.25 is: 216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.31 : 626.77 = 144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.31/626.77 = 144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.31x = 626.77 × 144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.31x = 90,411.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,411.57/418.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.14

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