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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.38, 625.39 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.38, 625.39 and 143.33 is: 214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.38 : 625.39 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.38/625.39 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.38x = 625.39 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.38x = 89,633.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,633.93/417.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.75

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