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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.12, 620.76 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.12, 620.76 and 140.04 is: 209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.12 : 620.76 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.12/620.76 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.12x = 620.76 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.12x = 86,931.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,931.23/414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.92

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