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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.59, 621.63 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.59, 621.63 and 140.66 is: 210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.59 : 621.63 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.59/621.63 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.59x = 621.63 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.59x = 87,438.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,438.48/414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.90

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