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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.46, 623.25 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.46, 623.25 and 141.56 is: 212.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.46 : 623.25 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.46/623.25 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.46x = 623.25 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.46x = 88,227.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,227.27/415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.36

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