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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.69, 628.09 and 144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.69, 628.09 and 144.86 is: 217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.69 : 628.09 = 144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.69/628.09 = 144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.69x = 628.09 × 144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.69x = 90,981.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,981.61/418.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.30

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