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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.37, 622.90 and 141.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.37, 622.90 and 141.39 is: 212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.37 : 622.90 = 141.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.37/622.90 = 141.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.37x = 622.90 × 141.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.37x = 88,071.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,071.48/415.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.03

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