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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.81, 626.79 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.81, 626.79 and 143.82 is: 215.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.81 : 626.79 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.81/626.79 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.81x = 626.79 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.81x = 90,144.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,144.94/417.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.76

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