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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.84, 627.83 and 144.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.84, 627.83 and 144.74 is: 216.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.84 : 627.83 = 144.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.84/627.83 = 144.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.84x = 627.83 × 144.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.84x = 90,868.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,868.98/418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.96

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