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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.61, 620.28 and 139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.61, 620.28 and 139.65 is: 209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.61 : 620.28 = 139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.61/620.28 = 139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.61x = 620.28 × 139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.61x = 86,622.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,622.10/413.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.43

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