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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.34, 622.88 and 137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.34, 622.88 and 137.63 is: 206.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.34 : 622.88 = 137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.34/622.88 = 137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.34x = 622.88 × 137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.34x = 85,728.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,728.88/415.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.41

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