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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.61, 623.50 and 141.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.61, 623.50 and 141.69 is: 212.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.61 : 623.50 = 141.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.61/623.50 = 141.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.61x = 623.50 × 141.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.61x = 88,345.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,345.70/415.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.57

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