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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.98, 622.53 and 140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.98, 622.53 and 140.97 is: 211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.98 : 622.53 = 140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.98/622.53 = 140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.98x = 622.53 × 140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.98x = 87,758.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,758.05/414.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.48

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