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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.02, 620.92 and 139.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.02, 620.92 and 139.97 is: 209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.02 : 620.92 = 139.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.02/620.92 = 139.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.02x = 620.92 × 139.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.02x = 86,910.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,910.17/414.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.92

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