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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.36, 626.18 and 143.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.36, 626.18 and 143.45 is: 215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.36 : 626.18 = 143.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.36/626.18 = 143.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.36x = 626.18 × 143.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.36x = 89,821.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,821.67/417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.21

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