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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.46, 623.03 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.46, 623.03 and 137.76 is: 206.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.46 : 623.03 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.46/623.03 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.46x = 623.03 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.46x = 85,827.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,827.08/415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.59

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