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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.86, 622.09 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.86, 622.09 and 140.88 is: 211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.86 : 622.09 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.86/622.09 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.86x = 622.09 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.86x = 87,639.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,639.69/414.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.25

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