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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.12, 621.02 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.12, 621.02 and 140.16 is: 210.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.12 : 621.02 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.12/621.02 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.12x = 621.02 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.12x = 87,042.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,042.16/414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.19

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