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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.28, 209.44 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.28, 209.44 and 130.56 is: 194.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.28 : 209.44 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.28/209.44 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.28x = 209.44 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.28x = 27,344.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,344.49/140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.93

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