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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.84, 620.61 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.84, 620.61 and 139.86 is: 209.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.84 : 620.61 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.84/620.61 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.84x = 620.61 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.84x = 86,798.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,798.51/413.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.74

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