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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.37, 627.39 and 144.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.37, 627.39 and 144.38 is: 216.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.37 : 627.39 = 144.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.37/627.39 = 144.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.37x = 627.39 × 144.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.37x = 90,582.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,582.57/418.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.51

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