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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.56, 622.92 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.56, 622.92 and 141.51 is: 212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.56 : 622.92 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.56/622.92 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.56x = 622.92 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.56x = 88,149.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,149.41/415.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.12

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