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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.85, 623.36 and 141.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.85, 623.36 and 141.87 is: 212.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.85 : 623.36 = 141.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.85/623.36 = 141.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.85x = 623.36 × 141.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.85x = 88,436.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,436.44/415.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.66

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