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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.92, 211.38 and 38.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.92, 211.38 and 38.20 is: 57.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.92 : 211.38 = 38.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.92/211.38 = 38.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.92x = 211.38 × 38.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.92x = 8,074.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,074.79/140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.30

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