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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.99, 623.85 and 142.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.99, 623.85 and 142.01 is: 212.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.99 : 623.85 = 142.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.99/623.85 = 142.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.99x = 623.85 × 142.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.99x = 88,592.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,592.94/415.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.97

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