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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.94, 623.73 and 141.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.94, 623.73 and 141.98 is: 212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.94 : 623.73 = 141.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.94/623.73 = 141.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.94x = 623.73 × 141.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.94x = 88,557.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,557.19/415.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.91

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