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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.29, 625.82 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.29, 625.82 and 143.44 is: 215.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.29 : 625.82 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.29/625.82 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.29x = 625.82 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.29x = 89,765.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,765.34/417.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.12

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