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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.20, 625.38 and 143.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.20, 625.38 and 143.11 is: 214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.20 : 625.38 = 143.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.20/625.38 = 143.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.20x = 625.38 × 143.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.20x = 89,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,495.66/417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.51

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