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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.34, 623.01 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.34, 623.01 and 141.62 is: 212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.34 : 623.01 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.34/623.01 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.34x = 623.01 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.34x = 88,233.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,233.14/415.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.43

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