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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.68, 623.38 and 141.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.68, 623.38 and 141.77 is: 212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.68 : 623.38 = 141.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.68/623.38 = 141.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.68x = 623.38 × 141.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.68x = 88,376.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,376.58/415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.61

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