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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.21, 625.89 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.21, 625.89 and 143.34 is: 215.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.21 : 625.89 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.21/625.89 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.21x = 625.89 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.21x = 89,715.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,715.07/417.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.04

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