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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.51, 627.90 and 144.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.51, 627.90 and 144.67 is: 217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.51 : 627.90 = 144.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.51/627.90 = 144.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.51x = 627.90 × 144.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.51x = 90,838.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,838.29/418.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.05

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