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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.38, 620.09 and 139.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.38, 620.09 and 139.45 is: 209.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.38 : 620.09 = 139.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.38/620.09 = 139.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.38x = 620.09 × 139.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.38x = 86,471.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,471.55/413.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.18

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