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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.25, 604.96 and 143.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.25, 604.96 and 143.39 is: 215.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.25 : 604.96 = 143.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.25/604.96 = 143.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.25x = 604.96 × 143.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.25x = 86,746.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,746.37/403.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.12

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