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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.32, 620.16 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.32, 620.16 and 139.46 is: 209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.32 : 620.16 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.32/620.16 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.32x = 620.16 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.32x = 86,487.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,487.51/413.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.25

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