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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.23, 209.70 and 133.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.23, 209.70 and 133.93 is: 200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.23 : 209.70 = 133.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.23/209.70 = 133.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.23x = 209.70 × 133.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.23x = 28,085.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,085.12/140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.28

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