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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.33, 211.32 and 128.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.33, 211.32 and 128.27 is: 193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.33 : 211.32 = 128.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.33/211.32 = 128.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.33x = 211.32 × 128.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.33x = 27,104.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,104.96/140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.16

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