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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.01, 620.96 and 140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.01, 620.96 and 140.12 is: 210.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.01 : 620.96 = 140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.01/620.96 = 140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.01x = 620.96 × 140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.01x = 87,005.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,005.11/414.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.15

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