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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.61, 627.90 and 144.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.61, 627.90 and 144.70 is: 217.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.61 : 627.90 = 144.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.61/627.90 = 144.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.61x = 627.90 × 144.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.61x = 90,855.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,855.56/418.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.04

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