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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.44, 626.25 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.44, 626.25 and 143.46 is: 215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.44 : 626.25 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.44/626.25 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.44x = 626.25 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.44x = 89,841.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,841.83/417.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.22

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