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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.45, 627.81 and 140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.45, 627.81 and 140.83 is: 211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.45 : 627.81 = 140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.45/627.81 = 140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.45x = 627.81 × 140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.45x = 88,414.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,414.48/418.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.29

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