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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.01, 621.02 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.01, 621.02 and 140.01 is: 210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.01 : 621.02 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.01/621.02 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.01x = 621.02 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.01x = 86,949.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,949.01/414.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.02

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