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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.80, 621.96 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.80, 621.96 and 140.72 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.80 : 621.96 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.80/621.96 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.80x = 621.96 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.80x = 87,522.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,522.21/414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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