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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.40, 622.83 and 137.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.40, 622.83 and 137.65 is: 206.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.40 : 622.83 = 137.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.40/622.83 = 137.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.40x = 622.83 × 137.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.40x = 85,732.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,732.55/415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.39

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