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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.89, 628.34 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.89, 628.34 and 144.99 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.89 : 628.34 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.89/628.34 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.89x = 628.34 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.89x = 91,103.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,103.02/418.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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