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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.94, 628.50 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.94, 628.50 and 145.10 is: 217.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.94 : 628.50 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.94/628.50 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.94x = 628.50 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.94x = 91,195.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,195.35/418.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.68

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