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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.92, 626.99 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.92, 626.99 and 144.03 is: 216.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.92 : 626.99 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.92/626.99 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.92x = 626.99 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.92x = 90,301.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,301.51/417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.07

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