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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.74, 627.42 and 144.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.74, 627.42 and 144.69 is: 216.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.74 : 627.42 = 144.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.74/627.42 = 144.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.74x = 627.42 × 144.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.74x = 90,779.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,779.18/418.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.79

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