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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.14, 210.22 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.14, 210.22 and 139.34 is: 209.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.14 : 210.22 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.14/210.22 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.14x = 210.22 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.14x = 29,292.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,292.05/140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.02

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