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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.33, 625.91 and 139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.33, 625.91 and 139.69 is: 209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.33 : 625.91 = 139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.33/625.91 = 139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.33x = 625.91 × 139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.33x = 87,433.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,433.37/417.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.51

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