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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.52, 623.38 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.52, 623.38 and 141.60 is: 212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.52 : 623.38 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.52/623.38 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.52x = 623.38 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.52x = 88,270.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,270.61/415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.43

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