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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.43, 621.71 and 140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.43, 621.71 and 140.54 is: 210.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.43 : 621.71 = 140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.43/621.71 = 140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.43x = 621.71 × 140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.43x = 87,374.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,374.42/414.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.83

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