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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.39, 620.10 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.39, 620.10 and 139.50 is: 209.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.39 : 620.10 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.39/620.10 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.39x = 620.10 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.39x = 86,503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,503.95/413.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.26

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