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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.87, 623.91 and 141.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.87, 623.91 and 141.97 is: 212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.87 : 623.91 = 141.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.87/623.91 = 141.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.87x = 623.91 × 141.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.87x = 88,572.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,572.67/415.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.98

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