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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.22, 209.91 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.22, 209.91 and 140.01 is: 209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.22 : 209.91 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.22/209.91 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.22x = 209.91 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.22x = 29,389.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,389.50/140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.60

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