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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.52, 627.85 and 144.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.52, 627.85 and 144.69 is: 217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.52 : 627.85 = 144.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.52/627.85 = 144.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.52x = 627.85 × 144.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.52x = 90,841.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,841.44/418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.06

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