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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.92, 625.37 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.92, 625.37 and 139.30 is: 208.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.92 : 625.37 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.92/625.37 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.92x = 625.37 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.92x = 87,110.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,110.91/416.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.94

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