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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.70, 626.46 and 143.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.70, 626.46 and 143.77 is: 215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.70 : 626.46 = 143.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.70/626.46 = 143.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.70x = 626.46 × 143.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.70x = 90,066.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,066.15/417.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.62

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