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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.27, 621 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.27, 621 and 140.18 is: 210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.27 : 621 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.27/621 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.27x = 621 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.27x = 87,048.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,048.68/414.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.13

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