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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.35, 621.59 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.35, 621.59 and 140.37 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.35 : 621.59 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.35/621.59 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.35x = 621.59 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.35x = 87,252.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,252.38/414.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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