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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.66, 620.38 and 139.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.66, 620.38 and 139.74 is: 209.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.66 : 620.38 = 139.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.66/620.38 = 139.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.66x = 620.38 × 139.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.66x = 86,691.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,691.55/413.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.57

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