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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.44, 620.24 and 139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.44, 620.24 and 139.54 is: 209.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.44 : 620.24 = 139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.44/620.24 = 139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.44x = 620.24 × 139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.44x = 86,548.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,548.29/413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.34

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