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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.94, 621 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.94, 621 and 140.01 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.94 : 621 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.94/621 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.94x = 621 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.94x = 86,946.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,946.21/413.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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