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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.61, 626.55 and 143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.61, 626.55 and 143.70 is: 215.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.61 : 626.55 = 143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.61/626.55 = 143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.61x = 626.55 × 143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.61x = 90,032.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,032.10/417.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.59

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