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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.90, 622.42 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.90, 622.42 and 141.18 is: 211.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.90 : 622.42 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.90/622.42 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.90x = 622.42 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.90x = 87,873.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,873.26/414.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.79

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