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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.94, 625.50 and 143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.94, 625.50 and 143.02 is: 214.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.94 : 625.50 = 143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.94/625.50 = 143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.94x = 625.50 × 143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.94x = 89,459.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,459.01/416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.56

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