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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.27, 214.85 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.27, 214.85 and 140.64 is: 210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.27 : 214.85 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.27/214.85 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.27x = 214.85 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.27x = 30,216.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,216.05/143.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.90

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