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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.72, 625.07 and 143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.72, 625.07 and 143 is: 214.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.72 : 625.07 = 143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.72/625.07 = 143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.72x = 625.07 × 143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.72x = 89,385.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,385.01/416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.50

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