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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.61, 627.66 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.61, 627.66 and 144.56 is: 216.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.61 : 627.66 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.61/627.66 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.61x = 627.66 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.61x = 90,736.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,736.10/418.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.75

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