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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.51, 620.35 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.51, 620.35 and 139.64 is: 209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.51 : 620.35 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.51/620.35 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.51x = 620.35 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.51x = 86,622.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,622.22/413.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.48

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