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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.37, 214.20 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.37, 214.20 and 140.13 is: 209.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.37 : 214.20 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.37/214.20 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.37x = 214.20 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.37x = 30,015.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,015.85/143.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.36

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