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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.77, 620.22 and 139.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.77, 620.22 and 139.77 is: 209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.77 : 620.22 = 139.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.77/620.22 = 139.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.77x = 620.22 × 139.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.77x = 86,686.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,686.09/413.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.50

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