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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.55, 623.16 and 137.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.55, 623.16 and 137.89 is: 206.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.55 : 623.16 = 137.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.55/623.16 = 137.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.55x = 623.16 × 137.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.55x = 85,927.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,927.53/415.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.78

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