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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.88, 626.72 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.88, 626.72 and 143.96 is: 215.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.88 : 626.72 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.88/626.72 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.88x = 626.72 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.88x = 90,222.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,222.61/417.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.91

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