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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.89, 623.85 and 141.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.89, 623.85 and 141.99 is: 212.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.89 : 623.85 = 141.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.89/623.85 = 141.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.89x = 623.85 × 141.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.89x = 88,580.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,580.46/415.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.99

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