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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.66, 623.58 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.66, 623.58 and 141.68 is: 212.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.66 : 623.58 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.66/623.58 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.66x = 623.58 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.66x = 88,344.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,344.99/415.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.54

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