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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.60, 623.48 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.60, 623.48 and 141.66 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.60 : 623.48 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.60/623.48 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.60x = 623.48 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.60x = 88,321.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,321.47/415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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