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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.66, 621.93 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.66, 621.93 and 140.76 is: 211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.66 : 621.93 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.66/621.93 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.66x = 621.93 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.66x = 87,542.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,542.87/414.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.12

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