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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.69, 620.56 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.69, 620.56 and 139.70 is: 209.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.69 : 620.56 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.69/620.56 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.69x = 620.56 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.69x = 86,692.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,692.23/413.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.56

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