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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.40, 622.94 and 141.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.40, 622.94 and 141.41 is: 212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.40 : 622.94 = 141.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.40/622.94 = 141.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.40x = 622.94 × 141.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.40x = 88,086.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,086.12/415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.05

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