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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.35, 626.05 and 143.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.35, 626.05 and 143.47 is: 215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.35 : 626.05 = 143.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.35/626.05 = 143.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.35x = 626.05 × 143.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.35x = 89,820.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,820.36/417.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.21

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