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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.44, 212.47 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.44, 212.47 and 140.28 is: 209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.44 : 212.47 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.44/212.47 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.44x = 212.47 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.44x = 29,805.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,805.29/142.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.25

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