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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.36, 621.52 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.36, 621.52 and 140.46 is: 210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.36 : 621.52 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.36/621.52 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.36x = 621.52 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.36x = 87,298.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,298.70/414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.68

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