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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.90, 620.90 and 139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.90, 620.90 and 139.93 is: 209.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.90 : 620.90 = 139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.90/620.90 = 139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.90x = 620.90 × 139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.90x = 86,881.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,881.33/413.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.91

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