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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.90, 622.29 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.90, 622.29 and 140.94 is: 211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.90 : 622.29 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.90/622.29 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.90x = 622.29 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.90x = 87,705.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,705.55/414.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.39

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