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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.94, 626.76 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.94, 626.76 and 140.22 is: 210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.94 : 626.76 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.94/626.76 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.94x = 626.76 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.94x = 87,884.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,884.29/417.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.28

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