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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.40, 623.16 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.40, 623.16 and 141.51 is: 212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.40 : 623.16 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.40/623.16 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.40x = 623.16 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.40x = 88,183.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,183.37/415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.29

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