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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.80, 210.22 and 139.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.80, 210.22 and 139.79 is: 208.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.80 : 210.22 = 139.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.80/210.22 = 139.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.80x = 210.22 × 139.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.80x = 29,386.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,386.65/140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.71

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