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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.26, 621.39 and 140.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.26, 621.39 and 140.35 is: 210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.26 : 621.39 = 140.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.26/621.39 = 140.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.26x = 621.39 × 140.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.26x = 87,212.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,212.09/414.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.53

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