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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.40, 623.30 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.40, 623.30 and 141.52 is: 212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.40 : 623.30 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.40/623.30 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.40x = 623.30 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.40x = 88,209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,209.42/415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.35

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