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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.58, 625.97 and 143.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.58, 625.97 and 143.48 is: 215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.58 : 625.97 = 143.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.58/625.97 = 143.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.58x = 625.97 × 143.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.58x = 89,814.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,814.18/417.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.08

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