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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.21, 625.77 and 143.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.21, 625.77 and 143.27 is: 214.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.21 : 625.77 = 143.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.21/625.77 = 143.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.21x = 625.77 × 143.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.21x = 89,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,650.94/417.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.88

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