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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.22, 625.14 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.22, 625.14 and 143.16 is: 214.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.22 : 625.14 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.22/625.14 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.22x = 625.14 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.22x = 89,491.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,491.20/417.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.50

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