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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413, 619.56 and 139.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413, 619.56 and 139.17 is: 208.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413 : 619.56 = 139.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413/619.56 = 139.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413x = 619.56 × 139.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413x = 86,224.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,224.17/413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.78

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