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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.10, 621.21 and 140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.10, 621.21 and 140.12 is: 210.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.10 : 621.21 = 140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.10/621.21 = 140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.10x = 621.21 × 140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.10x = 87,042.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,042.91/414.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.20

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