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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.20, 621.36 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.20, 621.36 and 140.20 is: 210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.20 : 621.36 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.20/621.36 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.20x = 621.36 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.20x = 87,114.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,114.67/414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.32

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