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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.16, 621.13 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.16, 621.13 and 140.24 is: 210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.16 : 621.13 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.16/621.13 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.16x = 621.13 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.16x = 87,106.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,106.57/414.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.32

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