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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.90, 623.91 and 142.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.90, 623.91 and 142.01 is: 213.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.90 : 623.91 = 142.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.90/623.91 = 142.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.90x = 623.91 × 142.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.90x = 88,601.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,601.46/415.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.04

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