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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.36, 621.70 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.36, 621.70 and 140.45 is: 210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.36 : 621.70 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.36/621.70 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.36x = 621.70 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.36x = 87,318.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,318.20/414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.73

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