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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.81, 628.26 and 144.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.81, 628.26 and 144.91 is: 217.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.81 : 628.26 = 144.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.81/628.26 = 144.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.81x = 628.26 × 144.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.81x = 91,041.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,041.16/418.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.38

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