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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.36, 621.38 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.36, 621.38 and 140.40 is: 210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.36 : 621.38 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.36/621.38 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.36x = 621.38 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.36x = 87,241.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,241.05/414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.54

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