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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.50, 213.58 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.50, 213.58 and 140.08 is: 208.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.50 : 213.58 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.50/213.58 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.50x = 213.58 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.50x = 29,918.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,918.29/143.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.49

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