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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.26, 625.82 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.26, 625.82 and 143.34 is: 214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.26 : 625.82 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.26/625.82 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.26x = 625.82 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.26x = 89,705.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,705.04/417.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.99

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