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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.30, 625.52 and 143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.30, 625.52 and 143.30 is: 214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.30 : 625.52 = 143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.30/625.52 = 143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.30x = 625.52 × 143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.30x = 89,637.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,637.02/417.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.80

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