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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.56, 623.37 and 141.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.56, 623.37 and 141.59 is: 212.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.56 : 623.37 = 141.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.56/623.37 = 141.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.56x = 623.37 × 141.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.56x = 88,259.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,259.84/415.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.39

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