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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.17, 622.80 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.17, 622.80 and 141.15 is: 211.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.17 : 622.80 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.17/622.80 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.17x = 622.80 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.17x = 87,908.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,908.22/415.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.74

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