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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.20, 621.19 and 140.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.20, 621.19 and 140.21 is: 210.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.20 : 621.19 = 140.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.20/621.19 = 140.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.20x = 621.19 × 140.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.20x = 87,100.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,100.34/414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.29

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