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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.43, 620.24 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.43, 620.24 and 139.50 is: 209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.43 : 620.24 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.43/620.24 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.43x = 620.24 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.43x = 86,523.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,523.48/413.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.28

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