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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.73, 627.93 and 144.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.73, 627.93 and 144.81 is: 217.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.73 : 627.93 = 144.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.73/627.93 = 144.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.73x = 627.93 × 144.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.73x = 90,930.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,930.54/418.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.16

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