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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.96, 626.81 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.96, 626.81 and 143.98 is: 215.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.96 : 626.81 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.96/626.81 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.96x = 626.81 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.96x = 90,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,245.82/417.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.92

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