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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.36, 626.01 and 143.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.36, 626.01 and 143.43 is: 215.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.36 : 626.01 = 143.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.36/626.01 = 143.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.36x = 626.01 × 143.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.36x = 89,788.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,788.61/417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.13

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