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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.56, 626.38 and 143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.56, 626.38 and 143.57 is: 215.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.56 : 626.38 = 143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.56/626.38 = 143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.56x = 626.38 × 143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.56x = 89,931.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,931.39/417.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.38

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