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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.92, 626.49 and 143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.92, 626.49 and 143.91 is: 215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.92 : 626.49 = 143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.92/626.49 = 143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.92x = 626.49 × 143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.92x = 90,158.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,158.18/417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.73

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