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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.99, 625.29 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.99, 625.29 and 143.10 is: 214.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.99 : 625.29 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.99/625.29 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.99x = 625.29 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.99x = 89,479.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,479.00/416.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.58

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