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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.38, 623.10 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.38, 623.10 and 141.45 is: 212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.38 : 623.10 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.38/623.10 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.38x = 623.10 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.38x = 88,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,137.50/415.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.19

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