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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.74, 626.69 and 143.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.74, 626.69 and 143.83 is: 215.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.74 : 626.69 = 143.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.74/626.69 = 143.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.74x = 626.69 × 143.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.74x = 90,132.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,132.97/417.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.76

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