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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.86, 626.79 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.86, 626.79 and 144.03 is: 216.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.86 : 626.79 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.86/626.79 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.86x = 626.79 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.86x = 90,275.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,275.12/417.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.04

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