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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.53, 625.88 and 143.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.53, 625.88 and 143.43 is: 215.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.53 : 625.88 = 143.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.53/625.88 = 143.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.53x = 625.88 × 143.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.53x = 89,769.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,769.25/417.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.00

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