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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.80, 623.78 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.80, 623.78 and 141.81 is: 212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.80 : 623.78 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.80/623.78 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.80x = 623.78 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.80x = 88,458.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,458.24/415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.74

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