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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.36, 623.02 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.36, 623.02 and 141.46 is: 212.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.36 : 623.02 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.36/623.02 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.36x = 623.02 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.36x = 88,132.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,132.41/415.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.18

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