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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.56, 625.92 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.56, 625.92 and 143.52 is: 215.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.56 : 625.92 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.56/625.92 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.56x = 625.92 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.56x = 89,832.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,832.04/417.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.14

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