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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.40, 620.17 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.40, 620.17 and 139.50 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.40 : 620.17 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.40/620.17 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.40x = 620.17 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.40x = 86,513.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,513.72/413.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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