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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.46, 627.27 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.46, 627.27 and 144.50 is: 216.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.46 : 627.27 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.46/627.27 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.46x = 627.27 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.46x = 90,640.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,640.52/418.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.60

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