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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.69, 626.22 and 143.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.69, 626.22 and 143.73 is: 215.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.69 : 626.22 = 143.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.69/626.22 = 143.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.69x = 626.22 × 143.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.69x = 90,006.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,006.60/417.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.49

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