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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.85, 623.92 and 142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.85, 623.92 and 142.14 is: 213.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.85 : 623.92 = 142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.85/623.92 = 142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.85x = 623.92 × 142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.85x = 88,681.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,681.24/415.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.25

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