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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.37, 625.89 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.37, 625.89 and 139.66 is: 209.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.37 : 625.89 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.37/625.89 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.37x = 625.89 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.37x = 87,413.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,413.36/417.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.44

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