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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.88, 209.94 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.88, 209.94 and 140.64 is: 209.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.88 : 209.94 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.88/209.94 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.88x = 209.94 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.88x = 29,525.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,525.96/140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.58

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