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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.36, 214 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.36, 214 and 140.48 is: 209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.36 : 214 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.36/214 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.36x = 214 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.36x = 30,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,062.72/143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.70

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