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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.50, 621.63 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.50, 621.63 and 140.58 is: 210.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.50 : 621.63 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.50/621.63 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.50x = 621.63 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.50x = 87,388.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,388.75/414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.83

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