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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.11, 621.18 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.11, 621.18 and 140.20 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.11 : 621.18 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.11/621.18 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.11x = 621.18 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.11x = 87,089.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,089.44/414.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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