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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.45, 621.83 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.45, 621.83 and 140.58 is: 210.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.45 : 621.83 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.45/621.83 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.45x = 621.83 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.45x = 87,416.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,416.86/414.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.92

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