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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.52, 621.38 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.52, 621.38 and 140.42 is: 210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.52 : 621.38 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.52/621.38 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.52x = 621.38 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.52x = 87,253.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,253.48/414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.49

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