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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.75, 621.81 and 140.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.75, 621.81 and 140.78 is: 211.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.75 : 621.81 = 140.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.75/621.81 = 140.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.75x = 621.81 × 140.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.75x = 87,535.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,535.30/414.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.06

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