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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.31, 625.28 and 143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.31, 625.28 and 143.25 is: 214.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.31 : 625.28 = 143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.31/625.28 = 143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.31x = 625.28 × 143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.31x = 89,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,570.64/417.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.64

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