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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.26, 604.92 and 143.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.26, 604.92 and 143.21 is: 214.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.26 : 604.92 = 143.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.26/604.92 = 143.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.26x = 604.92 × 143.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.26x = 86,627.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,627.57/403.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.82

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