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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.94, 606.17 and 143.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.94, 606.17 and 143.93 is: 215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.94 : 606.17 = 143.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.94/606.17 = 143.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.94x = 606.17 × 143.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.94x = 87,242.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,242.30/403.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.98

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