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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.97, 623.90 and 142.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.97, 623.90 and 142.03 is: 213.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.97 : 623.90 = 142.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.97/623.90 = 142.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.97x = 623.90 × 142.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.97x = 88,613.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,613.65/415.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.03

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