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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.47, 620.02 and 139.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.47, 620.02 and 139.49 is: 209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.47 : 620.02 = 139.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.47/620.02 = 139.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.47x = 620.02 × 139.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.47x = 86,486.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,486.59/413.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.17

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