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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.06, 625.67 and 143.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.06, 625.67 and 143.15 is: 214.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.06 : 625.67 = 143.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.06/625.67 = 143.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.06x = 625.67 × 143.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.06x = 89,568.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,568.32/417.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.76

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