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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.23, 625.68 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.23, 625.68 and 143.24 is: 214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.23 : 625.68 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.23/625.68 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.23x = 625.68 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.23x = 89,622.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,622.40/417.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.80

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