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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.28, 211.36 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.28, 211.36 and 140.24 is: 209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.28 : 211.36 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.28/211.36 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.28x = 211.36 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.28x = 29,641.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,641.13/141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.80

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