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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.62, 628.01 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.62, 628.01 and 140.94 is: 211.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.62 : 628.01 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.62/628.01 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.62x = 628.01 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.62x = 88,508.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,508.59/418.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.43

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