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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.30, 626.13 and 143.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.30, 626.13 and 143.43 is: 215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.30 : 626.13 = 143.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.30/626.13 = 143.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.30x = 626.13 × 143.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.30x = 89,805.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,805.83/417.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.21

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