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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.20, 621.41 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.20, 621.41 and 136.58 is: 204.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.20 : 621.41 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.20/621.41 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.20x = 621.41 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.20x = 84,868.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,868.39/414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.90

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