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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.03, 625.58 and 143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.03, 625.58 and 143.01 is: 214.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.03 : 625.58 = 143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.03/625.58 = 143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.03x = 625.58 × 143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.03x = 89,464.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,464.20/417.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.53

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