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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.70, 620.32 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.70, 620.32 and 139.76 is: 209.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.70 : 620.32 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.70/620.32 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.70x = 620.32 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.70x = 86,695.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,695.92/413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.56

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