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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.68, 623.27 and 141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.68, 623.27 and 141.70 is: 212.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.68 : 623.27 = 141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.68/623.27 = 141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.68x = 623.27 × 141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.68x = 88,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,317.36/415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.46

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