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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.42, 211.40 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.42, 211.40 and 127.86 is: 192.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.42 : 211.40 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.42/211.40 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.42x = 211.40 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.42x = 27,029.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,029.60/140.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.49

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