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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.50, 621.41 and 140.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.50, 621.41 and 140.51 is: 210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.50 : 621.41 = 140.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.50/621.41 = 140.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.50x = 621.41 × 140.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.50x = 87,315.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,315.17/414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.65

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