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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.92, 623.97 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.92, 623.97 and 142.02 is: 213.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.92 : 623.97 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.92/623.97 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.92x = 623.97 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.92x = 88,616.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,616.22/415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.06

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