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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.74, 628.08 and 144.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.74, 628.08 and 144.81 is: 217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.74 : 628.08 = 144.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.74/628.08 = 144.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.74x = 628.08 × 144.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.74x = 90,953.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,953.90/418.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.21

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