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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.13, 625.48 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.13, 625.48 and 139.38 is: 209.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.13 : 625.48 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.13/625.48 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.13x = 625.48 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.13x = 87,180.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,180.62/417.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.00

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