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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.60, 621.86 and 140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.60, 621.86 and 140.62 is: 210.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.60 : 621.86 = 140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.60/621.86 = 140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.60x = 621.86 × 140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.60x = 87,444.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,444.75/414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.91

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