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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.96, 623.98 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.96, 623.98 and 142.04 is: 213.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.96 : 623.98 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.96/623.98 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.96x = 623.98 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.96x = 88,630.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,630.12/415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.07

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