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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.28, 210.39 and 42.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.28, 210.39 and 42.80 is: 64.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.28 : 210.39 = 42.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.28/210.39 = 42.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.28x = 210.39 × 42.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.28x = 9,005.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,005.22/140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.19

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