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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.10, 628.23 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.10, 628.23 and 144.96 is: 217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.10 : 628.23 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.10/628.23 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.10x = 628.23 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.10x = 91,071.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,071.30/419.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.30

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