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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.40, 211.74 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.40, 211.74 and 133.84 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.40 : 211.74 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.40/211.74 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.40x = 211.74 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.40x = 28,339.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,339.28/141.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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