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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.33, 621.55 and 140.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.33, 621.55 and 140.35 is: 210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.33 : 621.55 = 140.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.33/621.55 = 140.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.33x = 621.55 × 140.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.33x = 87,234.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,234.54/414.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.54

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