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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.45, 620.33 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.45, 620.33 and 139.58 is: 209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.45 : 620.33 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.45/620.33 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.45x = 620.33 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.45x = 86,581.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,581.86/413.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.42

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