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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.90, 625.30 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.90, 625.30 and 139.28 is: 208.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.90 : 625.30 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.90/625.30 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.90x = 625.30 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.90x = 87,088.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,088.31/416.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.89

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