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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.59, 626.36 and 143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.59, 626.36 and 143.69 is: 215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.59 : 626.36 = 143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.59/626.36 = 143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.59x = 626.36 × 143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.59x = 89,997.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,997.82/417.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.52

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