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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.82, 210.38 and 138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.82, 210.38 and 138.26 is: 206.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.82 : 210.38 = 138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.82/210.38 = 138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.82x = 210.38 × 138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.82x = 29,087.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,087.14/140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.56

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