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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.86, 620.62 and 139.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.86, 620.62 and 139.90 is: 209.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.86 : 620.62 = 139.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.86/620.62 = 139.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.86x = 620.62 × 139.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.86x = 86,824.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,824.74/413.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.79

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