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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.42, 622.94 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.42, 622.94 and 141.44 is: 212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.42 : 622.94 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.42/622.94 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.42x = 622.94 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.42x = 88,108.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,108.63/415.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.10

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