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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.64, 621.90 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.64, 621.90 and 140.72 is: 211.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.64 : 621.90 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.64/621.90 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.64x = 621.90 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.64x = 87,513.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,513.77/414.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.06

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