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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.43, 623.21 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.43, 623.21 and 141.54 is: 212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.43 : 623.21 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.43/623.21 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.43x = 623.21 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.43x = 88,209.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,209.14/415.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.33

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