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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.48, 621.86 and 140.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.48, 621.86 and 140.61 is: 210.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.48 : 621.86 = 140.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.48/621.86 = 140.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.48x = 621.86 × 140.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.48x = 87,439.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,439.03/414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.96

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