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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.33, 626.09 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.33, 626.09 and 143.60 is: 215.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.33 : 626.09 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.33/626.09 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.33x = 626.09 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.33x = 89,906.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,906.52/417.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.43

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