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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.99, 619.52 and 139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.99, 619.52 and 139.27 is: 208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.99 : 619.52 = 139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.99/619.52 = 139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.99x = 619.52 × 139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.99x = 86,280.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,280.55/412.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.92

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