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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.63, 211.01 and 49.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.63, 211.01 and 49.28 is: 73.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.63 : 211.01 = 49.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.63/211.01 = 49.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.63x = 211.01 × 49.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.63x = 10,398.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,398.33/140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.94

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