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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.68, 623.13 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.68, 623.13 and 141.57 is: 212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.68 : 623.13 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.68/623.13 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.68x = 623.13 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.68x = 88,215.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,215.98/415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.22

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