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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.59, 627.87 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.59, 627.87 and 144.66 is: 216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.59 : 627.87 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.59/627.87 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.59x = 627.87 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.59x = 90,827.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,827.67/418.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.98

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