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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.21, 621.42 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.21, 621.42 and 140.31 is: 210.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.21 : 621.42 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.21/621.42 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.21x = 621.42 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.21x = 87,189.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,189.96/414.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.50

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