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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.47, 209.47 and 137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.47, 209.47 and 137.37 is: 204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.47 : 209.47 = 137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.47/209.47 = 137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.47x = 209.47 × 137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.47x = 28,774.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,774.89/140.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.85

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