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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.94, 627 and 143.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.94, 627 and 143.95 is: 215.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.94 : 627 = 143.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.94/627 = 143.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.94x = 627 × 143.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.94x = 90,256.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,256.65/417.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.96

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