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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.41, 213.26 and 140.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.41, 213.26 and 140.51 is: 211.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.41 : 213.26 = 140.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.41/213.26 = 140.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.41x = 213.26 × 140.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.41x = 29,963.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,963.39/141.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.90

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