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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.93, 625.44 and 143.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.93, 625.44 and 143.00 is: 214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.93 : 625.44 = 143.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.93/625.44 = 143.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.93x = 625.44 × 143.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.93x = 89,434.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,434.79/416.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.51

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