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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.63, 623.29 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.63, 623.29 and 141.65 is: 212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.63 : 623.29 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.63/623.29 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.63x = 623.29 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.63x = 88,289.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,289.03/415.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.42

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