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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.07, 625.71 and 143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.07, 625.71 and 143.17 is: 214.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.07 : 625.71 = 143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.07/625.71 = 143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.07x = 625.71 × 143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.07x = 89,581.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,581.07/417.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.78

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