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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.59, 623.13 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.59, 623.13 and 141.66 is: 212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.59 : 623.13 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.59/623.13 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.59x = 623.13 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.59x = 88,272.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,272.60/415.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.40

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