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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.41, 210.62 and 44.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.41, 210.62 and 44.22 is: 66.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.41 : 210.62 = 44.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.41/210.62 = 44.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.41x = 210.62 × 44.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.41x = 9,313.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,313.62/140.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.33

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