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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.58, 620.26 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.58, 620.26 and 139.66 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.58 : 620.26 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.58/620.26 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.58x = 620.26 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.58x = 86,625.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,625.51/413.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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