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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.36, 210.40 and 76.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.36, 210.40 and 76.28 is: 114.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.36 : 210.40 = 76.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.36/210.40 = 76.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.36x = 210.40 × 76.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.36x = 16,049.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,049.31/140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.34

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