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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.72, 621.96 and 140.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.72, 621.96 and 140.75 is: 211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.72 : 621.96 = 140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.72/621.96 = 140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.72x = 621.96 × 140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.72x = 87,540.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,540.87/414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.08

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