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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.53, 626.21 and 143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.53, 626.21 and 143.54 is: 215.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.53 : 626.21 = 143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.53/626.21 = 143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.53x = 626.21 × 143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.53x = 89,882.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,882.33/417.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.27

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