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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.45, 626.17 and 143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.45, 626.17 and 143.54 is: 215.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.45 : 626.17 = 143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.45/626.17 = 143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.45x = 626.17 × 143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.45x = 89,879.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,879.72/417.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.31

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