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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.24, 607.83 and 141.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.24, 607.83 and 141.67 is: 212.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.24 : 607.83 = 141.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.24/607.83 = 141.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.24x = 607.83 × 141.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.24x = 86,111.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,111.28/405.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.49

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