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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.37, 627.65 and 144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.37, 627.65 and 144.45 is: 216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.37 : 627.65 = 144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.37/627.65 = 144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.37x = 627.65 × 144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.37x = 90,663.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,663.86/418.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.71

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