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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.24, 625.94 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.24, 625.94 and 143.33 is: 215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.24 : 625.94 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.24/625.94 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.24x = 625.94 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.24x = 89,712.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,712.13/417.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.01

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