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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.72, 626.06 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.72, 626.06 and 143.49 is: 215.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.72 : 626.06 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.72/626.06 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.72x = 626.06 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.72x = 89,832.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,832.63/417.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.05

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