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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.18, 621.14 and 140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.18, 621.14 and 140.27 is: 210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.18 : 621.14 = 140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.18/621.14 = 140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.18x = 621.14 × 140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.18x = 87,123.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,123.50/414.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.35

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