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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.41, 623.20 and 141.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.41, 623.20 and 141.49 is: 212.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.41 : 623.20 = 141.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.41/623.20 = 141.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.41x = 623.20 × 141.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.41x = 88,176.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,176.57/415.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.26

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