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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.94, 211.58 and 139.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.94, 211.58 and 139.39 is: 209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.94 : 211.58 = 139.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.94/211.58 = 139.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.94x = 211.58 × 139.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.94x = 29,492.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,492.14/140.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.25

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