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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.79, 622.26 and 140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.79, 622.26 and 140.83 is: 211.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.79 : 622.26 = 140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.79/622.26 = 140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.79x = 622.26 × 140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.79x = 87,632.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,632.88/414.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.27

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