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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.48, 620.20 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.48, 620.20 and 139.58 is: 209.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.48 : 620.20 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.48/620.20 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.48x = 620.20 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.48x = 86,567.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,567.52/413.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.36

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