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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.89, 620.60 and 139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.89, 620.60 and 139.91 is: 209.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.89 : 620.60 = 139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.89/620.60 = 139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.89x = 620.60 × 139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.89x = 86,824.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,824.34/413.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.78

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