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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.94, 619.50 and 139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.94, 619.50 and 139.01 is: 208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.94 : 619.50 = 139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.94/619.50 = 139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.94x = 619.50 × 139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.94x = 86,112.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,112.90/412.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.54

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