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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.89, 625.39 and 139.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.89, 625.39 and 139.15 is: 208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.89 : 625.39 = 139.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.89/625.39 = 139.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.89x = 625.39 × 139.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.89x = 87,021.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,021.80/416.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.74

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