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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.32, 626.79 and 144.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.32, 626.79 and 144.27 is: 216.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.32 : 626.79 = 144.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.32/626.79 = 144.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.32x = 626.79 × 144.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.32x = 90,426.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,426.99/418.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.17

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