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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.71, 620.17 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.71, 620.17 and 139.73 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.71 : 620.17 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.71/620.17 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.71x = 620.17 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.71x = 86,652.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,652.90/413.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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