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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.57, 627.62 and 144.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.57, 627.62 and 144.65 is: 216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.57 : 627.62 = 144.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.57/627.62 = 144.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.57x = 627.62 × 144.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.57x = 90,786.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,786.08/418.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.90

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