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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.87, 625.14 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.87, 625.14 and 139.16 is: 208.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.87 : 625.14 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.87/625.14 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.87x = 625.14 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.87x = 86,996.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,996.05/416.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.69

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