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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.99, 625.40 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.99, 625.40 and 139.30 is: 208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.99 : 625.40 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.99/625.40 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.99x = 625.40 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.99x = 87,118.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,118.22/416.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.92

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