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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.36, 209.30 and 139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.36, 209.30 and 139.14 is: 207.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.36 : 209.30 = 139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.36/209.30 = 139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.36x = 209.30 × 139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.36x = 29,122.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,122.00/140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.48

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