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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.50, 210.78 and 138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.50, 210.78 and 138.70 is: 208.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.50 : 210.78 = 138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.50/210.78 = 138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.50x = 210.78 × 138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.50x = 29,235.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,235.19/140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.08

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