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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.97, 620.96 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.97, 620.96 and 140.07 is: 210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.97 : 620.96 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.97/620.96 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.97x = 620.96 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.97x = 86,976.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,976.11/413.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.10

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