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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.82, 623.64 and 141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.82, 623.64 and 141.86 is: 212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.82 : 623.64 = 141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.82/623.64 = 141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.82x = 623.64 × 141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.82x = 88,469.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,469.57/415.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.76

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