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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.66, 623.51 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.66, 623.51 and 138.02 is: 207.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.66 : 623.51 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.66/623.51 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.66x = 623.51 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.66x = 86,056.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,056.85/415.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.04

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