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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.66, 626.37 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.66, 626.37 and 143.82 is: 215.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.66 : 626.37 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.66/626.37 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.66x = 626.37 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.66x = 90,084.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,084.53/417.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.69

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