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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.68, 621.89 and 140.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.68, 621.89 and 140.77 is: 211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.68 : 621.89 = 140.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.68/621.89 = 140.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.68x = 621.89 × 140.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.68x = 87,539.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,539.64/414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.10

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