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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.70, 622.12 and 140.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.70, 622.12 and 140.87 is: 211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.70 : 622.12 = 140.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.70/622.12 = 140.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.70x = 622.12 × 140.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.70x = 87,634.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,634.93/414.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.32

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