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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.74, 628.18 and 144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.74, 628.18 and 144.88 is: 217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.74 : 628.18 = 144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.74/628.18 = 144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.74x = 628.18 × 144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.74x = 91,010.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,010.72/418.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.34

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