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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.22, 604.87 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.22, 604.87 and 143.16 is: 214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.22 : 604.87 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.22/604.87 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.22x = 604.87 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.22x = 86,593.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,593.19/403.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.75

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