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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.82, 620.82 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.82, 620.82 and 139.86 is: 209.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.82 : 620.82 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.82/620.82 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.82x = 620.82 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.82x = 86,827.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,827.89/413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.82

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