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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.62, 621.74 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.62, 621.74 and 140.64 is: 210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.62 : 621.74 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.62/621.74 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.62x = 621.74 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.62x = 87,441.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,441.51/414.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.90

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