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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.26, 604.95 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.26, 604.95 and 143.24 is: 214.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.26 : 604.95 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.26/604.95 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.26x = 604.95 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.26x = 86,651.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,651.45/403.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.88

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