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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.99, 626.87 and 144.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.99, 626.87 and 144.01 is: 215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.99 : 626.87 = 144.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.99/626.87 = 144.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.99x = 626.87 × 144.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.99x = 90,276.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,276.69/417.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.98

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