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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.61, 627.96 and 144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.61, 627.96 and 144.62 is: 216.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.61 : 627.96 = 144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.61/627.96 = 144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.61x = 627.96 × 144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.61x = 90,812.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,812.44/418.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.94

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