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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.28, 210.80 and 139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.28, 210.80 and 139.07 is: 208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.28 : 210.80 = 139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.28/210.80 = 139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.28x = 210.80 × 139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.28x = 29,315.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,315.64/140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.98

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