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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.18, 622.52 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.18, 622.52 and 141.20 is: 211.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.18 : 622.52 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.18/622.52 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.18x = 622.52 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.18x = 87,899.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,899.82/415.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.71

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