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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.12, 625.47 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.12, 625.47 and 143.16 is: 214.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.12 : 625.47 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.12/625.47 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.12x = 625.47 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.12x = 89,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,542.29/417.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.67

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