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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.46, 620.25 and 139.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.46, 620.25 and 139.49 is: 209.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.46 : 620.25 = 139.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.46/620.25 = 139.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.46x = 620.25 × 139.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.46x = 86,518.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,518.67/413.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.26

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