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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.11, 625.67 and 139.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.11, 625.67 and 139.49 is: 209.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.11 : 625.67 = 139.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.11/625.67 = 139.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.11x = 625.67 × 139.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.11x = 87,271.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,271.93/417.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.23

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