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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.42, 623.37 and 141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.42, 623.37 and 141.70 is: 212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.42 : 623.37 = 141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.42/623.37 = 141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.42x = 623.37 × 141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.42x = 88,331.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,331.27/415.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.63

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